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Microwave Vehicle Detection System Type 1 (Sidefire)

Last edit date: 3/5/2026

General:  Products on this Authorized Material List have been evaluated and found acceptable for use on California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects, provided the products are used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  Products on this list are subject to additional Job Control testing during construction or installation.

Manufacturer Product Name Expiration DateBABA Act Information*
Sensys Networks RTMS Echo 10/2028Unconfirmed
Wavetronix HD Dual Beam Side Fire Radar 5/2027Unconfirmed
Wavetronix XP20 9/2028Unconfirmed

Notes:

  1. The information contained herein shall not be used for advertising purposes, nor is it an endorsement by Caltrans.
  2. Instructions on how material is placed on the Authorized Material List can be found in the Authorization Criteria for Microwave Vehicle Detection System Type 1 (Sidefire).

Caltrans contact: Justin Ellis, (916) 591-8924, justin.ellis@dot.ca.gov

*As attested to by the supplier as of April 14, 2026 per definition in 2 CFR 184 and 23 CFR 635.410. Stakeholders should use this information in conjunction with corresponding Caltrans special provision section 6-1.04 to understand applicable requirement for the project.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is implementing statutory changes required by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law -Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), as outlined in 2 CFR 184 and 23 CFR 635.410.

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/cqit/buyam.cfm