Classification & Data Collection

The new Algiz 10X rugged tablet PC from Handheld Group is, said the company, perfect for outdoor use and can withstand tough weather elements and harsh handling and has been developed specifically for field workers in industries such as logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The lightweight, IP65-rated tablet has been designed to withstand the harsh conditions that come with all kinds of industry fieldwork, and that can display detail

Astronomical is not too grand a term to describe the current rate of growth in transportation-related data. Massive amounts of traffic related information, such as speed, volume, incidents and weather are being generated every second by road operators and users alike. Big data’ derives its name from the sheer amount and complexity of available raw data. Its potential value is starting to emerge among the intelligent transportation systems community. A gold rush is taking place to capture this value, with da

Flir Intelligent Transportation Systems is to equip the Prado Carénage and the soon to be built Prado Sud tunnels in Marseille, France, with automatic incident detection (AID) technology. The Prado Carénage tunnel connects the southern districts of the city and the eastern motorway to the city centre and to north via the Vieux Port tunnel and the coastal motorway.

While initial cost of radar based detection may be higher than that traditional loops, lower maintenance costs more than balance the books. Following successful field tests, the US city of Greenville, North Carolina, has recently agreed a new policy of phasing in Wavetronix traffic sensor technology’s radar-based SmartSensor Matrix system across its signalised traffic intersections. City traffic engineer Rik DiCesare expects the incremental implementation to deliver benefits to both the city’s taxpayers an

Transport for London (TfL) and the Vehicle Operator Standards Agency (VOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for closer collaboration and data sharing as part of their ongoing work to reduce the impact of dangerous and unroadworthy vehicles in London. The agreement will pave the way to allow TfL to provide details of every commercial vehicle involved in breakdowns and overheight collisions within the Blackwall Tunnel to VOSA.

The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The total cost of the projects is estimated at US$415,000, with the federal government contributing up to US$204,000 under the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program and the Province of New Brunswick providing US$211,000. The projects include: the commercial vehicle preclearance system, designed to reduce the number of times compliant vehicles need to stop

In an effort to reduce traffic congestion in Sweden, Blip Systems and Peek Traffic Sweden have teamed up in a deal that combines Blip Systems’ BlipTrack wireless solutions with Peek Traffic’s experience. BlipTrack uses roadside sensors to track Bluetooth and wi-fi enabled devices in passing vehicles to measure traffic queues and calculate travel times, enabling traffic managers to collect real time traffic data to use for optimising traffic flow, signal optimisation and road planning

Schneider Electrics is to implement its smart mobility management platform in Ecuador’s capital city, Quito. The contract, part of the range of initiatives being developed in the city, was awarded by the Metropolitan Public Mobility and Public Works Company (EPMMOP) and will provide integrated management and coordination of the city’s mobility. Schneider Electric’s SmartMobility ICM platform will allow municipal agents to coordinate the management of the city traffic, video surveillance system, and travell

With more roadway construction underway than ever in the state, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is introducing its first highway safety feature that incorporates a queue warning system and temporary rumble strips to reduce work-zone collisions. Making its debut along a central Texas stretch of I-35, the system uses sensors to measure the speeds of approaching vehicles and then warns drivers through portable, electronic signs about upcoming traffic backups due to night lane closures in work zo

According to German traffic management radar sensors specialist smartmicro, its advance detection plus technology represents the first non-intrusive solution for lane specific advance detection.