We are hopeful that Thursday marked the final snowfall of the 2023-2024 winter season!
Frazier Signal Technologies managed to squeeze in several days of work on the temporary traffic control system in Medway for the Route 157 Bridge. Traffic signals have been set up and connections are currently being established. Despite the 7 inches of snow that melted over the weekend, we are still on track for the power-up on April 15th.
Additionally, we completed several smaller projects, including replacing school zone speed limit signs at the Dawn F. Barnes Elementary School located in Caswell ME, installing 35ft utility poles at Bangor Community Gardens on Essex Street, and completing a 2-day IMSA Work Zone training session in Lebanon NH.
On a different note, we’re eagerly anticipating the eclipse! Thank you Lynn for the day off!
The weather didn’t cooperate as expected for our temporary signal project in Medway Maine. Just when we thought winter was over, Mother Nature surprised us with another 20 inches of snow at the job site!
The project in Medway involves installing a temporary hardwired signal system with a single-point controller, housed in a NEMA cabinet. It includes detection from all directions using six 35-foot poles and eight signal heads. This setup aims to maintain consistent traffic flow while New England Infrastructure replaces the decking of the Route 157 overpass.
digger truck with a small auger to install the guy anchors.
Today we focused on installing guy wires to support the poles before installing the signals. Despite the snow, we are on track to complete the project and have it operational by April 15th.
Frazier Signal Technologies is proud to announce our first successful bid of 2024 with the Maine Department of Transportation in Houlton Maine! Our winning bid of $601,512.50 was accepted with an anticipated start date of this summer and a completion date of June 2025.
The Houlton Project involves revising the Route 1 and Route 2 intersection where we will upgrade the existing span wire and poles to mast poles and mast arms. Additionally, a new traffic cabinet equipped with a state-of-the-art detection system complemented with new traffic signal heads will be installed. This is a much-needed upgrade for the Route 1 and Route 2 junction.
We are looking forward to engaging with the Houlton community and forging new partnerships as we continue to expand our network through these exciting projects.
Hats off to the hardworking crew at Frazier Signal Technologies! Yesterday was a hands-on triumph as we hoisted and mounted two out of the three 35-foot traffic mast arms for the Old Town signal project. Massive shoutout to Brad Perry, Andrew Carter, Jeff Lapointe, Jon Shaw, and Megan Rich – your sweat and grit made it happen!
When you’ve got a team that knows the ropes, you get the job done right!
Lynn Frazier orchestrated this like a boss – well done team!
Last Friday, the Old Town traffic mast arm poles arrived at our shop from Oklahoma, and tuesday marked the beginning of Frazier Signal Technologies setting them in place!
In the downtown area, a total of seven mast arm poles are being installed on foundations. The one near the beloved local restaurant Kanu stands at a height of 30 feet.
We had most of the Frazier Signal Technologies team on-site to partake in the installation.
Special thanks to Art House for the well-timed coffee!
Frazier Signal Technologies has devoted a few days to preparing Old Town’s traffic mast arms. Our tasks involved mounting and wiring traffic signals and signage onto these mast arms for efficient installation.
The recently installed 30ft high mast poles require seven mast arms, three measuring 35ft in length! Handling the movement of these 35ft arms in and out of the shop has been quite an experience.
Special thanks to Jeff Lapointe and Jon Shaw for their expertise in the in-house setup!
They’re specifically wired to light up only when the pedestrian crossing “walk” is active. What a great way to keep kids safe walking to school! Especially in areas like this one where vehicles running red lights are an issue.
Out with the old and in with the new! Our team worked through the night on this double signal head replacement. This was a high-traffic area and the job needed to be done in the night hours while traffic was light. We were able to make it happen by keeping the intersection live to help maintain traffic operations while working.
Meet our earthworks crew! This week we are setting the posts for school zone speed signing – critical intelligent transportation systems (ITS) components.
Maine-based Frazier Signal Technologies (“Frazier Signals”) today announced it has completed its business formation, closed financing and its capital funding effort, and has begun operations as of August 1, 2022.
Frazier Signals, founded by engineer and entrepreneur Lynn Frazier, PE PTOE, launched to provide critical traffic signal installation, maintenance and repair services in and around Maine and Northern New England. Responding to the strong demand and stated needs of Maine Department of Transportation and many Maine communities, Frazier Signals has entered into long-term service contracts with multiple infrastructure asset owners around the state.
Lynn Frazier, PE PTOE, President/CEO of Frazier Signal Technologies.
“We saw a need for this critical service and knew we had the requisite skills and competencies to help communities, many of whom cannot support their own service divisions,” said Frazier, in her role as the company’s President and CEO. “It’s a front-line public safety issue, and something most people don’t think of until something goes wrong. A spirit of public service drives us.”
Frazier Signals is a woman-owned business with business service support from affiliate Treadwell Franklin Infrastructure Capital LLC (“TFIC”). Frazier Signals’ capabilities include routine maintenance and emergency repair of signals, new or replacement intersection installations, solar powered roadside signing, troubleshooting and optimization services including full engineering studies with the support of sister-company Sewall. The company maintains its fleet of repair vehicles and supply inventories in its home facility in Veazie, Maine. Initial operations have focused on Northern, Central and Mid-Coast Maine; however, Frazier Signals reports significant demand coming from around the state and from municipalities and state agencies in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts.
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation at Hermon High School Pedestrian Crossing
Echoing Frazier’s comments on community service, Stephen Rigal Jones, TFIC President/CEO said, “We’re very excited to watch Frazier Signals’ fast-paced growth and progress. Supporting a woman-owned business in the service of public safety is exactly the kind of thing TFIC wants to do and should be doing.” Jones continued, “Lynn’s integrity and passion is inspiring to us as I’m sure it will be for entrepreneurs everywhere
Communities seeking assistance under spot or long-term maintenance arrangements with Frazier Signals can contact the company here or by calling (207) 991-0543.
ABOUT TFIC
Treadwell Franklin Infrastructure Capital LLC is a Delaware Limited Liability Company, founded in 2015, with headquarters in Portland, ME. TFIC is an integrated infrastructure business focused on municipal, institutional and energy infrastructure and services in New England and the Northeast US. TFIC seeks to return financial and economic value to states and communities by mobilizing private capital and resources in appropriate contexts, focusing on accessible commercial opportunities that create value and revenues sharable with the public sector. TFIC is privately wholly owned and managed by its partner-members. www.tficapital.com
ABOUT FRAZIER SIGNALS
Frazier Signal Technologies is a full-service traffic signal maintenance and installation contractor founded in 2022 as a woman-owned business. It provides routine maintenance, annual service, diagnostics and repairs for all roadside electrical needs. It is centrally located in the greater Bangor region with a garage in Veazie, allowing it to serve all of Maine. The company provides 24 hours-per-day response, 365 days a year for emergency needs
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