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Classification & Data Collection

April 16, 2014
Iteris delivers travel information for daily TV show
Iteris has partnered with International Media Training Center’s (IMTC) television morning show CCN Sunrise to provide traveller information for the show’s traffic segment. The news show airs daily from 7am – 8am in Pasadena on channel 32, AT&T Uverse and online. Iteris’ BlueCommute traveller information system, active since 2012 through a project supporting Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, provides real-time traffic information, incidents, weather, road construction and event informatio
April 9, 2014
Kuala Lumpur replaces obsolete traffic management system
With its integrated transport information system (ITIS) in ruins and waiting to be sold for salvage, Kuala Lumpur’s government has awarded a contract to improve its traffic management. GTC Global won the US$62 million contract last year to bring ITIS back on track. The company was recently acquired by Telekom Malaysia. In 2002, a traffic surveillance system costing more than US$93 million was launched to gather, process and supply real-time traffic information to reduce congestion in Kuala Lumpur. It we
April 9, 2014
Siemens introduces latest traffic management solutions
Siemens is launching a new range of traffic solutions, including the ST950 traffic controller, its Stratos traffic management solution and a complete range of above-ground detectors. The new ST950 traffic controller family represents the very latest in a long line of proven and highly successful traffic controllers designed and built in the UK by Siemens and includes a host of new features and new levels of accessibility and safety to the market. Integral UTMC OTU, 4-stream MOVA 7, easy to follow web sty
April 7, 2014
Axle scales with wireless weighing technology
Intercomp’s AX900 axle scale systems are now available with fully integrated RFX wireless weighing technology, providing cable-free operation that improves safety and efficiency.
April 4, 2014
Change in leadership at Smart Signal Technologies
The co-founders of US-based traffic signal technology firm Smart Signal Technologies are to switch roles in a transition that is expected to reveal new roads for growth. Dr Henry Liu will take over as president and CEO of the performance measurement and travel time software supplier while Shain moves to the board of directors. The company is the official licensed commercialisation agent for a patented set of technologies developed at the University of Minnesota by Dr Liu and his associates. Liu has b
April 4, 2014
EDI appoints new business development VP
Eberle Design (EDI) has appointed industry veteran Dr Bill Sowell as its vice president of Business Development for both Eberle Design and Reno A&E with responsibilities for managing the company’s sales, marketing and the development of new business opportunities for both organic and external growth worldwide. Dr Sowell has an extensive background in several vehicle detection and traffic data collection technologies and has been involved with intelligent transportation systems (ITS) for more than 24 year
April 4, 2014
IRD wins major ITS and toll systems contract in Mexico
PAT Traffic Mexico (PAT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Road Dynamics (IRD) has been awarded a US$3.8 million contract by the Grupo Concesionaria and Mexico Constructora Industrial (MCC) for the design and installation of an intelligent transportation system (ITS) and toll system on portions of the Salamanca-Leon highway in Mexico. Under this contract, PAT will provide traffic monitoring cameras, emergency call boxes, speed control systems, variable message signs, a manual and electronic to
April 1, 2014
Leddar technology for Arduino Projects
LED-based detection technology supplier LeddarTech’s has made its innovative sensors available to the Arduino community, enabling Arduino users to easily and cost-effectively integrate detection and ranging capabilities into their projects.. The Leddar detection and ranging module can be utilised in conjunction with the Arduino platform and other shields to effortlessly add on capabilities such as object/people detection, distance measurement, object/people-counting and more. As the module is available
March 28, 2014
Evolution in web-based automatic parking systems
Automation and access control specialist, Came, introduced the next evolution of its PS One, the first automatic system for multi-level parking and reserved parking areas, with web-based technology and Ethernet interface. PS One is a modular solution specially designed to meet the typical needs of small, medium and large automated parking areas, ideal for enhancing the efficiency of the service while controlling operating costs and traffic safety. In addition to web-based technology, the hallmarks of t
March 28, 2014
Q-Free strengthens ATMS business
Q-Free has strengthened its position in the market for advanced transportation management systems with the signing of a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) supplier TDC Systems for an estimated cash and equity consideration of US$16.6 million dependent on future financial performance. Established in 1998, TDC Systems comprises TDC Systems in the UK and its sister company TDC Systems in Australia, both of which are owned by founder and managing director