GTT Introduces Low-Profile Opticom Infrared LED Emitter

1 Global Traffic Technologies Introduces Low-Profile Emitter ; Opticom Infrared LED Emitter is an Industry First ST. PAUL, Minn. March 23, 2009 Designed for Low-Profile lightbars on police cars and other emergency vehicles, the new Opticom Infrared System Series 795H Low-Profile LED Emitter from Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) is the industry s first LED Emitter and offers several important advantages. GTT s patented technology ensures this new Emitter is fully compatible with all existing Opticom Infrared System equipment. It s ideally sized for Low-Profile lightbars, which are becoming standard equipment on many law-enforcement vehicles. Compared with previous Opticom Infrared Emitter models, innovative LED technology reduces power consumption by more than 80 percent.

2 This provides customers with more flexibility in outfitting their vehicles with other electronic equipment. Along with its Low-Profile size, this new LED Emitter offers performance enhancements including superior longevity compared with conventional incandescent strobe emitters. The new Emitter installs easily inside most lightbars. We re pleased to further GTT s market leadership with a new product our customers have been asking for, states Thomas Chang, business development manager at GTT. This new Emitter is already being very well-received in the market, generating interest and excitement across the country. GTT is selling the new 795H Emitter through most major lightbar manufacturers. All Opticom emergency-vehicle preemption systems help improve traffic safety at intersections, while also lowering the overall emergency-response time.

3 Coding capability can reduce the risk of unauthorized users while also providing enhanced vehicle tracking and reporting capabilities. About Global Traffic Technologies, LLC Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT), formed in 2007 from 3M's pioneering Intelligent Transportation Systems business, is the manufacturer of Opticom priority control systems and Canoga traffic sensing systems. These systems have provided safe and reliable traffic solutions to communities for over 35 years. GTT has a patent portfolio of and international patents, and GTT s ongoing commitment to innovation continues to proactively deliver advanced transportation solutions to help emergency, transit and traffic personnel increase safety, minimize traffic congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while maximizing resource efficiency and performance.

4 Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, GTT is the market leader in traffic management systems, having an installation base of over 60,000 intersections in over 1500 cities worldwide Media Contact: Warren Djerf, Brookside Communications Group (for GTT) (952) 920-3908 or