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John Thomas, Inc. offers contractor rental programs for our REACT 350, crash cushions, Triton Barrier, sand barrels, portable traffic signals, Glare Screen and traffic classifiers.
Our rental programs include delivery, service, maintenance and pick up of the product at the end of the job. It doesn't get any easier!


REACT 350(R)
Redirective, non-gating crash cushion
NCHRP 350, Test Level 2 & 3
The REACT 350 Work Zone (WZ) attenuator is the ultimate work zone crash cushion for ³severe use² applications. The REACT 350 crash cushion arrives at the project site fully assembled and ready to install.

99%-100% reusable after a typical design speed impact.
  • Self Restoring for Second, Third ... Impacts
  • No Unprotected Hazard During or After Accident
  • No Workers in Harms Way Making Repairs
  • No Post Impact Debris Scatter
  • No Spare Parts Required
  • Redirects Vehicles Away from Work Zone
  • Arrives at Project Fully Assembled, Ready to Install
  • Anchors to Concrete, Asphalt or Asphalt Overlay
  • Average Installation Takes Two Hours
  • Easy to Relocate from One Stage to the Next
  • Provides a Fixed Cost Work Zone Attenuator
The REACT 350 WZ attenuator can be rented through John Thomas on a per-project basis. John Thomas maintains a complete inventory of REACT 350 WZ systems for speeds from 45 mph to 62 mph. Simply match the work zone posted speed to the size REACT 350 system needed.

Impact Attenuator - Fully-Redirective (FRD) TL-3
IDOT Pay Item #: 70030230

Impact Attenuator - Fully-Redirective (FRD) TL-2
IDOT Pay Item #: 70030220


Temporary Traffic Signals
Start any project immediately with a single phone call.
Available for 24/7 traffic control, our Solar Powered Portable Traffic Signals are capable of controlling up to nine (9) traffic phases with up to 16 signals. Minimum/maximum green time programming, traffic actuation, shared red time programming, and fast efficient set up are just some of the advantages of our signal system. The Portable Traffic Signals are available for rent on a weekly or monthly basis.
IDOT Pay Item #: 70106500 Temporary Traffic Signals


Sand Barrels
Fitch Universal Modules Impact Attenuators
Non-Redirective, NCHRP 350, Test Level 2 & 3
The Fitch Universal Module system is a non-redirective crash cushion consisting of a number of sand-filled modules. Each module consists of one set of walls, one unicore insert, one lid and zip strips. The universal barrel can be adjusted to accommodate sand weights from 200 lbs. to 2,100 lbs. This unique feature eliminates the need for different barrel sizes. John Thomas offers Fitch Zip Strips for easy, affordable reusable sand module stripping.
IDOT Pay Item #: Z0030250


Triton Barrier
Crashworthy, water-filled work zone barrier
The Triton Barrier is a steel-reinforced, water-filled portable barrier made of polyethylene plastic. This easy-to-deploy, crashworthy work zone barrier shields crews and prevents vehicle penetration into the work area. It is available for NCHRP 350, Test Levels 2 or 3. Triton Barrier is the only barrier that is a crash tested, NCHRP 350 end terminal. This barrier does it all!


Modular Glare Screen
When your project requires Modular Glare Screen, look to John Thomas. The unique design makes installation fast and efficient. The glare screen is available in a variety of blade sizes and rail lengths.


Traffic Classifier
The non-intrusive SDR Traffic Classifier is positioned on the side of the road to measure and classify traffic in two directions using microwave sensor technology. The collected information is downloaded into a simple PDA palm. Detailed reports can be printed from a PC. The system is available with a variety of service levels. Inc.


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