KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 13, 2024, its status is phase 8.

Notes:

This product is not reviewed though the New Products Committee. It should be presented directly to Traffic Operations. The best contact would be jessica.goodwin@ky.gov. (8/13/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Parakeet Audible Information Device


Generic Name: Parakeet
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: PSS (Plastic Safety Systems Inc.)
Address: 2444 Baldwin Road
	Cleveland, Ohio 44104

Background description of company and its products:
	PSS has pioneered road safety solutions– dedicating ourselves to developing technologies to help protect worksites and vulnerable road users.
Recommended Uses-Primary: ADA Devices
Recommended Uses-Alternate: ADA Devices
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The Parakeet™ is an Audible Information Device (AID) designed for custom messaging with a built-in speaker and microphone. When roads and sidewalks are closed, Parakeet allows for up to 60-seconds of pre-recorded instructions to the alternate path for visually impaired pedestrians. The device recording is motion activated, responding to pedestrians as they approach. This motion detection is customizable, allowing for longer or shorter fields of detection as needed. Additionally, the built-in microphone automatically adjusts its decibel level based on surrounding noise throughout the day. In compliance with MUTCD Section 6C.03 as part of providing audible information devices for pedestrians with visual disabilities.
General Composition of Material:
	Polycarbonate
Date introduced on Market: 2024-06-24
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NCDOT INDOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	NCDOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://pss-innovations.com/safety-products/new-products/parakeet

This information is filed by Jesus Perez on Aug 13, 2024
Contact Information:
	PSS (Plastic Safety Systems Inc.)
	2444 Baldwin Road
	Cleveland, Ohio 44104
	Phone: 2166587553
	Email: jesus.perez@pss-innovations.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Parakeet AID Drawings.pdf	application/pdf	5292	1313 Jesus Perez	PSS (Plastic Safety Systems Inc.)	Aug 13, 2024	6770	Yes
Parakeet Audible Information Device User Manual Ver 0.1 3-19-2024.pdf	application/pdf	10686	1313 Jesus Perez	PSS (Plastic Safety Systems Inc.)	Aug 13, 2024	6771	Yes
Parakeet-Flyer-2-29-2024.pdf	application/pdf	1899	1313 Jesus Perez	PSS (Plastic Safety Systems Inc.)	Aug 13, 2024	6772	Yes

Currently there are no recommendations at this time.

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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