U.S. Deportment 

ofTransportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Federal Highway 

Administration April 15,20 16 

In Reply Reier To: 

1 ISST-l/W7..-J4 1 

Mr. Miguel Vila 

PcdRail Systems LLC 

P.O. Box 161095 

Miama, FL 33 116-1095 

Dear Mr. Vi la: 

This letter is in response to your February 8. 2016 request for the Federal Highway 

Administration (fo'H WA) to review a roadside snlcty device. hardware. or system lor eligibility 

for reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This Pl IWA letter or eligibility is 

assigned FH\VA control number WZ-3...t I and is valid until a subsequent teller is issued by 

Fl l'WA that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following devices are eligible, with details provided in the fonn which is auaehed as an 

integral part of this letter: 

• PedRail Longitudinal Channeli zer 

Scope of this Letter 

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding. new roadside safety devices should 1ncet the crash 

lest and evaluation criteria contained in the America11 Association ofState Highway and 

Tronspo11at ion Orlicials' .Manual for Assessing Safely Hardware (MASH). However, the 

Fl IWA. the Department of Transportation. and the United Stoles Government do not regulate the 

manufacture of roadside safety de\·ices. Eligibility for reimbursement under the foderal-aid 

highway program does not establish approval, certili cation or endorsement of the device for any 

pnrticular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a determination by the Fl l\VA. the Ocpartmem ofTransportaticm. or the united 

States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result .in any particular 

outcome, nor is it a guarantee of the in-serv ice performance oC lltis device. Proper 

manufacturing. installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to funct ion as 

tested. 

This finding of eligibility is limited to the crash worthiness ofthe systern and does not cover other 

structural fea tures, nor conformity with the Manual on Unifom1 Trame Control Devices. 
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Eligibility for Reimbursement 

Based solely on a review ofcrash test results and certifications submitted by the manufacturer, 

and the crash test laboratory, FHWA agrees that the device described herein meets the crash test 

and evaluation criteria of the American Association ofState Highway and Transportation 

Officials' Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware {MASH). Therefore, the device is eligible for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program ifinstalled under the range oftested 

conditions. 

Name ofsystem: PedRail Longitudinal Channelizer 


Type ofsystem: Work Zone Traffic Control Device 


Test Level: MASH TL-2 


Testing conducted by: E-Tech Testing Services, Inc. 


Date ofrequest: February 8, 2016 


Date initially acknowledged: February 22, 2016 


Date of completed package: March 18, 2016 


FHWA concurs with the recommendation ofthe accredited crash testing laboratory as stated 

within the attached form. 

Full Description of the Eligible Device 

The device and supporting documentation, including reports ofthe crash tests or other testing 

done, videos ofany crash testing, and/or drawings ofthe device, are described in the attached 

form. 

Notice 

Ifa manufacturer makes any modification to any oftheir roadside safety hardware that has an 

existing eligibility letter from FHWA, the manufacturer must notify FHWA ofsuch modification 

with a request for continued eligibility for reimbursement. The notice of all modifications to a 

device must be accompanied by: 

o 	 Significant modifications - For these modifications, crash test results must be 

submitted with accompanying documentation and videos. 

o 	 Non-signification modifications - For these modifications, a statement from the 

crash test laboratory on the potential effect of the modification on the ability of 

the device to meet the relevant crash test criteria. 

FHW A's determination of continued eligibility for the modified hardware will be based on 

whether the modified hardware will continue to meet the relevant crash test criteria. 

You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design, installation and 

maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance. 
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You are expected to certify to potential users Lhat the bard ware furnished has the same chemistry. 

mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the test 

and evaluation criteria of the MASH. 

lssuance of this Jetter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive pri vilege. This 

Jetter is based on the premise that inforn1ation and reports submitted by you arc accurate and 

correct. We reserve the right to modif-y or revoke this letter if: (!) there are any inaccuracies in 

the i_nformation submitted in support of your request for this letter, (2) the qualification testing 

was nawed, (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safety problems, (4) the 

system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, or (5) any other 

information indicates that the letter was issued in error or otherwise docs not reflect fu ll and 

complete information about the crashworthiness of' the system. 

Standard Provisions 

• 	 To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter ofeligibility designated as FHWA 

control number WZ-341 shall not be reproduced except in fu ll. This let1er and the tesi 

documentation upon which it is based arc public information. All such letters and 

documentation may be reviewed upon request. 

• 	 This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHWA to use. 

manufacture, or sell any patented system for whi ch the applicant is not the patent holder. 

• 	 If the subject device is a patented product it may be considered to be proprietary. If 

propri etary systems are specified by a highway agency for use on Federal-aid projects: 

(a) they must be supplied through competiti ve bidding with equally suitable unpatented 

items; (b) the highway agency must certify that they are essential for synchronization 

with the existing highway facilities or that no equally suitable alternati ve exists; or (c) 

they must be used fo r research or for a distincti ve type of construction on relati vely short 

sections of road for experimental purposes. Our regulations concerning proprietary 

products are contained in Title 23, Code offedera l Regulations, Section 635.4 11 . 

Sincerely yours, 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

Offi ce ofSafety 

Enclosures 
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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Submitter

 Date of Request: March 16, 2016 New Resubmission 

Name: MIGUEL VILA 

Company: PEDRAIL SYSTEMS LLC 

Address: PO BOX 161095 MIAMI, FL 33116-1095 

Country: USA

 To: Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program. 

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System Type Submission Type Device Name / Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'WZ': Crash Worthy Work 

Zone Traffic Control Devices 

Physical Crash Testing 

Engineering Analysis 

Pedrail Longitudinal 

Channelizing Device 

AASHTO MASH TL2 

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify 

that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. 

Identification of the individual or organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: MIGUEL VILA Same as Submitter 

Company Name: PEDRAIL SYSTEMS LLC Same as Submitter 

Address: PO BOX 161095 MIAMI, FL 33116-1095 Same as Submitter 

Country: USA Same as Submitter 

Enter below all disclosures of financial interests as required by the FHWA `Federal-Aid Reimbursement 

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

The Pedrail Longitudinal Channelizing Device technology is the commercial embodiment of intellectual 

property that is Patent Pending. Pedrail does not pay royalties for sales of the Longitudinal Channelizing Device. 

The Pedrail Longitudinal Channelizing Device was designed and developed by engineers at Pedrail. 

Pedrail sponsored certain crash tests of the Pedrail Longitudinal Channelizing Device; such tests were conducted 

by E-Tech Testing Services, an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Trinity Highway. Pedrail paid E-TECH 

for the crash testing services provided and no other financial interests exist. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

New Hardware or 

Significant Modification 

Modification to 

Existing Hardware 

The PedRail Longitudinal Channelizer is a work zone traffic control device used to regulate and guide 

pedestrians through the construction area in a safe and proper manner. Similarly it acts as a longitudinal 

channelizer to provide clear visual indication of the intended path of the vehicles traveling through the 

work zone. 

A PedRail Longitudinal Channelizer module consists of a 30 lb (13.6 kg) section manufactured from 

galvanized steel with a removable 6 lb (2.7 kg) pivoting base (not including the 35 lb (15.9 kg) sand 

bags used for ballast). Each module was fitted with two 5/8” x 8” x 72” plastic barricade panels which 

can be configured with various delineation patterns. Adjacent modules couple together using a pair of 3 

in long A307 1⁄2 in diameter bolts that are welded to the structure. 

The individual modules can be linked together to form rows that can be shaped to any layout. The 

PedRail is ADA and MUTCD compliant. 

CRASH TESTING 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description Evaluation Results 

2-90 (1100C) 

The crash test matrix specified by Pedrail consisted of 

MASH Test 2-90 with the 1100C small car impacting the test 

article midspan (L/2) at 43 mi/h (70 km/h). MASH evaluation 

guidelines suggest a critical impact angle (CIA) be determined 

for the impact test. A 25 deg impact angle was chosen. A 

straight array of ten Pedrail modules were impacted at the 

midpoint of the 5th of ten modules. The test was run on 

December 9, 2015 using a gold 2009 Kia Rio. 

The 1100C vehicle bumper impacted the installation at the 

midpoint of the 5th section to fully interact with the coupling 

between the 5th and 6th sections. The driver’s side bumper 

initially contacted the test installation. The connecting pins 

between the 5th and 6th sections immediately detached. The 

5th and 6th sections swung open as the vehicle passed 

through. The driver’s rear wheel contacted the 5th 

section and punctured the sidewall causing the tire to deflate 

rapidly. The 5th section detached completely and came to rest 

7 ft (2.1 m) downstream and 14 ft (4.3 m) offset towards the 

non-traffic side from the point of impact. The 6th section also 

detached completely and came to rest 46 ft (14 m) 

downstream and 7 ft (2.1 m) offset towards the non-traffic 

side from the point of impact. The first four sections slid 

forward approximately 3 ft (0.9) towards the point of impact 

then tipped over towards the non-traffic side. The 7th, 8th, 9th 

and 10th sections displaced in various directions but 

remained upright. 

The vehicle brakes were applied after the test vehicle was no 

longer in contact with the test article. . The vehicle partially 

ascended an earth berm then rolled back down to the final 

rest position 118 ft (36 m) downstream and 71 ft (22 m) 

offset to the non-traffic side of the initial point of contact. 

PASS 
Digitally signed by Miguel Vila 
 

Submitter Signature*:Miguel Vila DN: cn=Miguel Vila, o=Pedrail Systems LLC, 
 

ou, email=miguel@pedrailsystems.com, 
 

c=US



Date: 2016.03.18 19:40:09 -04'00'
 


Submit Form 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description Evaluation Results 

2-91 (1100C) 

Test 91 is designed to evaluate the behavior of the devices 

during high speed tests, using the 2270P pickup. This test is 

generally recognized as the less critical test for lighter and 

shorter test articles and, depending on results and device/ 

vehicle geometry, it may be unnecessary to perform Test 91 

(2270P). As there was no evidence of vehicle instability or 

occupant compartment intrusion in the results of Test 2-90 

above, Test 2-91 was elected not to be conducted. 

Additionally, the test article did not engage the vehicle's 

undercarriage thus eliminating the possibility of floorboard 

deformation/penetration. Based on a thorough review of the 

test article design and the data gathered from Test 2-90, 

PedRail Systems and E-TECH Testing Services agreed that 

conducting Test 2-91 was not necessary. As the 2270P’s hood 

height exceeds the overall height of the PedRail Longitudinal 

Barrier sections, the probability of occupant compartment 

intrusion via the windshield or sides (i.e. doors and 

side windows) are negligible. A further review of the possible 

floorboard deformation/penetration was conducted and we 

concluded that the pivoting foot may pass under the 2270P’s 

undercarriage but the pivoting foot, positioned in any 

orientation, is several inches shorter than the clearance 

distance between the 2270P’s floorboard at the ground thus 

eliminating the possibility of an interference issue. Images 

demonstrating the floorboard clearance are available upon 

request. Based on the reasoning above, we conclude that 

conducting Test 2-91 would be uneventful and 

inconsequential. 

Non-Critical, not conducted 

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Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with MASH by the following accredited crash test 

laboratory (cite the laboratory’s accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.): 

Laboratory Name: E-Tech Testing Services, Inc. 

Laboratory Signature: Paul Kruse Digitally signed by Paul Kruse 

Date: 2016.03.18 05:54:04 -07'00' 

Address: 3617B Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA 95765 Same as Submitter 

Country: United States Same as Submitter 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

A2LA Certificate# 0989.01, valid November 20, 2015 to November 30, 2017 
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ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

1) Additional disclosures of related financial interest as indicated above. 

2) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in 

support of this request. 

3) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications 

[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is 

usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact 

information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 format) showing details that 

are relevant to understanding the dimensions and performance of the device should also be submitted 

to facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter AASHTO TF13 

Number Date Designator Key Words 

WZ-341 April 15, 2016 Longitudinal Channelizer 
fJ ,, • ..,.. 

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l = O.OOOsec t= 0.107 sec t = 0.213 sec 

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t = 0.320 se.c t = 0.426 sec 

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35# Sandbag (Typ] 

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t= 0.533 sec 

72 

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t = 0.639 se

PeclRail System 

General lnform:itfou Test Vehicle EN Values 

Test A_geJtcy ..... ........... E·TECH Te!!ti.ng Services, Inc. Type .................. .............................. Produ c1fon Model THlV _ .....Test Desig;nalion .......... M

ASI! T<ISt 2-90 Dcsignalion ............................................ l IO

OC PHD ........ . ....................... ...

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No .................... , .... 80-01 16 -001 

Model .............. ....................................... 2009 Kia Rio ASI ....... . .........................

Date .................. ,. .... ., .... 12191'2015 Curll ....................................................... 2388 lb Vehicle Stal>ilily 

Test laerti.al ............................................. 24-44 lb Max. Roll ........ .................. . 

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my .................................................. 165 l b !\fax. Pitcl1 ...... . 

Type ...... ....................... PedRail Systems, LLC Grnss Stn1Jc ...................... , ................ , .... 2609 lb Max. Yaw ............... .. 

Ped Rail Pedesuian Clta:nneliz.er 

lnstallatio11 Details .. , .... ( l OJ 6fi, sections iJt a slJ'lliglLI arr<!y freestaJtding on Im pact Conditions Vehicle Damage 

cortcrele Speed ..•... , ............................................. 44 .3 mj/h Exterior 

Material and Key ......... 361.n tall x 72 iJt wide gnlvnnized steel with Angle (de_\!,) ........... , ...... ........................ 25 

VOS 

Elements plastic panels Impact Severity .............. , .................... 160 .3 ft·kip 

C

DC 

Foundation Type .......... Concrete, cl•an and dry lnterfor 

and Condition Occupant Risk Values (absolute values) VCDI 

Impact 

Velocity Maxinnun Deformation 

Longit:udu1a1 .............. , ...............• 6.9 ft!s 

Lalentl ........................ ., ............. 3 .0 fi/s 

Ridedown Acceleration 

Loogitudinal ............................... 0.:5 0 

L11teral ........................................ 0.9 G 

Figure 1 - Summary of Results – PedRail Test 80-0116-001 

PedRail Longitudinal Channelizer Crash Test Results- Page 13 of 28 
             

 

 

 

 E-TECH Testing Services

A Trinity Highway 3617B Cincinnati Avenue 

Products Company Rocklin, CA 95765 

 Phone: 916-644-9102 

Fax: 916-645-3653 

March 16, 2016 

Pedrail Systems 

PO Box 161095 

Miami, FL 33166-1095 

Attn: Miguel Vila 

Ref: E-TECH Test No. 80-0116-001 (Longitudinal Channelizer) 

Subj: Testing Clarifications 

Dear Mr. Vila: 

On December 9, 2015, E-TECH Testing Services conducted E-TECH Test No. 80-0116-001 on your 

Longitudinal Channelizer product. MASH Test 2-90 was conducted on a 10 segment, freestanding, 

straight array ballasted with sandbags. The purpose of this letter is to clarify various topics relating the 

referenced crash test. 

Critical Impact Angle - The selection of the Critical Impact Angle (CIA) for MASH Test 2-90 was chosen to 

represent the steepest angle to ensure the greatest interaction between the 1100C’s front bumper and 

the vertical structures of the 4th and 5th sections. Since each section is relatively lightweight, we ensured 

the test article was subjected to the worst case loadings to demonstrate vehicle trajectory were within 

MASH specified criteria. If a shallower impact angle were used, it is possible that the connection between 

the 4th and 5th sections will release and the test article will swing out of the vehicle’s path without full test 

article engagement. 

MASH Test 2-91 - Based on a thorough review of the test article design and the data gathered from Test 

2-90, PedRail Systems and E-TECH Testing Services agreed that conducting Test 2-91 was not 

necessary. As the 2270P’s hood height exceeds the overall height of the PedRail Longitudinal Barrier 

sections, the probability of occupant compartment intrusion via the windshield or sides (i.e. doors and 

side windows) are negligible. A further review of the possible floorboard deformation/penetration was 

conducted and we concluded that the pivoting foot may pass under the 2270P’s undercarriage but the 

pivoting foot, positioned in any orientation, is several inches shorter than the clearance distance between 

the 2270P’s floorboard at the ground thus eliminating the possibility of an interference issue. Images 

demonstrating the floorboard clearance are available upon request. Based on the reasoning above, we 

conclude that conducting Test 2-91 would be uneventful and inconsequential. 

Please feel free to contact me directly if there are additional questions and/or comments regarding these 

judgments. 

Best regards, 

Paul L. Kruse, PE 

E-TECH Manager 

paul.kruse@trin.net 

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DETAIL B-B 

1900 x 16 GA 

Galvanized 

3" 

15" 

1 

8" Steel Plate 

Weld 

5" 1 1 4" SQ x 14 GA Galvanized 16" 7 3 4 " 1 1 4" SQ x 14 GA Galvanized 

1" x 8" x 72" 

Plastic Board 

4" 

5 1 2 " 1900 x 16 GA Galvanized 

1 

8" Steel Plate 

12" 

DETAIL A-A 

PIVOTING FOOT 

DETAIL A-A 

2" 

1" x 8" x 72" 

Plastic Board 

PROFILE VIEW 

DETAIL B-B 

INTERLOCKING 

CONNECTION 

INTERLOCKING CONNECTION 

DETAIL 

PEDESTRIAN LONGITUDINAL CHANNELIZING DEVICE 

BY PEDRAIL SYSTEMS