Island Radar, founded by Tom Hilleary in 2011, is headquartered in Springville, Utah. The company is dedicated to enhancing railroad crossing safety through advanced technology. Island Radar develops applications for vehicle warning systems at railroad crossings, addressing blocked or obstructed crossings, train detection at diamond crossover interlockers, and systems for railroad quiet zones and high-speed rail crossings. Their core mission is to create safer crossings using reliable, FRA-approved radar detection systems.
Notable affiliates and investors in Island Radar include key figures in the transportation and safety technology sectors. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of 100% redundant radar detection systems that have gained approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Island Radar's innovations have had a substantial impact on improving safety measures at railroad crossings, contributing to the reduction of accidents and enhancing public safety in rail transport.
