Thomas Pumpelly (Email) 5.2.Grid Components:
The Hybrid PT Grid components include an elevated beam, similar to a wide “I beam” in appearance (Grid Rail). The Grid Rail is constructed, for the most part, above an existing highway or roadway, and attached to poured reinforced concrete poles. The top (or “Cap”), of the Grid Rail will be seamless stainless steel, titanium or a specially formulated, poured, plastic surface. The Grid Rail is situated slightly above road surface level at the entry point, and rises to a minimum of Eighteen (18), feet above the surface. After a Hybrid PT compliant vehicle enters a Grid entry point. An approach lane (“Grid Approach Lane”), will provide sufficient length for a Grid Compliant vehicle to accelerate to full transit speeds before joining the mainstream Grid Rail.