Cubic furthers commitment to local communities with donation to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in London
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 21, 2015 – Cubic Transportation Systems, a business of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), today announced its donation of traffic equipment to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in London to assist training guide dogs for the visually impaired. Cubic’s donation of a plated post with a pedestrian push button will help train guide dogs to locate pedestrian crossing facilities and allow blind pedestrians to move safely around the capital.
“London is leading the way in ensuring that all its traffic signals comply with the latest accessibility guidelines. It’s amazing to have as collaborative a supply partner as Cubic who is as committed as Transport for London (TfL) is to assisting pedestrians travelling around the Capital get to where they want to go safe and securely,” said Iain Blackmore, head of Traffic Infrastructure at TfL.
The request came from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Transport for London answered the call by inviting contractors on its Traffic Control Equipment Maintenance Contract (TCMS2) to offer the free service.
“Cubic is delighted to be able to make this donation to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. We are committed to helping improve the local communities we serve. It is an honour to support the rights of people who are blind and partially sighted to have the same freedom of movement as everyone else,” said Chris Bax, managing director Cubic Transportation Systems ITMS.
Cubic’s traffic equipment donation is part of the company’s rich history of community support. Since its founding in 1951, Cubic has helped make a difference in local communities by supporting a wide range of non-profit organizations whose purpose and values are aligned with corporate interests and employee values. This support has included volunteer activities, financial donations, and "in-kind" gifts.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation is the parent company of two major businesses, Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Global Defense (CGD). CTS is a leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions around the world. CGD is a trusted provider of realistic training systems, C4ISR solutions, and highly specialized support services for the U.S. and allied nations. For more information about Cubic, please visit the company's web site at www.cubic.com.
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