Imagine you’re responsible for public safety at a busy hospital, sprawling college campus, or high-traffic casino. You need a new emergency blue light tower—should be simple enough. But then the quote arrives: $60,000 for one tower. That’s right—sixty grand for a single unit.
This isn’t a one-off case. Facilities across the country are routinely shocked by the cost of upgrading outdated emergency communications systems. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way. At TS&L, we specialize in smarter, more affordable solutions that protect your people and your budget.
While a brand-new tower might have a sticker price of $15,000–$20,000, the actual cost can skyrocket due to:
These hidden costs can quickly turn a $20K upgrade into a $60K mistake.
Before tearing out your current towers, ask yourself:
If yes, retrofitting is likely your best move.
Retrofitting replaces only the internal electronics—the “brains” of the tower—while keeping the structure. It’s faster, more affordable, and far less disruptive than a full replacement.
At TS&L, we help clients retrofit existing towers for under $5,000 per unit—a fraction of full replacement costs. Key benefits include:
Letting aging towers remain in place can be dangerous:
Modern towers are built for reliability, featuring:
Platforms like the Knightscope Emergency Management System (KEMS) automate reliability with Verizon Frontline providing priority emergency access—even during network congestion.
Modern towers don’t just help during emergencies—they help prevent them:
Unlike smartphones, towers offer instant location accuracy and reliability under stress.
TS&L makes it easy to modernize:
Emergencies are unpredictable—but your preparedness shouldn’t be. Ignoring outdated equipment risks lives, lawsuits, and financial damage. Don’t let one failed tower become a $60K problem.
Retrofitting is faster, smarter, and safer.
Let TS&L help you modernize your emergency communication systems—without overspending.
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Transportation Solutions & Lighting, Inc. (TS&L), a leader in safety and lighting solutions, has partnered with Everbridge, a global provider of critical event management systems. This partnership makes TS&L Everbridge’s representative across the Southeastern U.S., enhancing TS&L’s mission to create safer campuses and communities. Building on their successful integration of Knightscope’s autonomous security technologies, TS&L will now offer Everbridge’s emergency notification systems to improve real-time communication and incident management during crises. This collaboration solidifies TS&L’s reputation for innovative, multi-layered safety solutions. For more information, visit www.nssys.us.
Transportation Solutions & Lighting (TS&L) has been awarded a significant contract to enhance safety at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) through advanced security technology. The project involves upgrading and modernizing the campus’s safety infrastructure by installing a network of blue light towers and emergency call boxes, particularly in parking garages, along with state-of-the-art Knightscope surveillance technology and real-time monitoring systems. The initiative also includes 10-day battery backup systems for reliability during power outages and daily monitoring software to ensure optimal functionality of all safety equipment. This partnership underscores FGCU’s commitment to creating a secure environment for its campus community and reflects TS&L’s leadership in delivering innovative, technology-driven safety solutions.
