ITS America 2024

Cisco is bringing its networking expertise to the ITS industry, and you can see a live demo of the company’s ITS portfolio at booth 2345. Cisco’s ITS mission is “Connect, Secure and Deliver” because the Cisco stack combines networking for V2X connectivity; Cisco Cyber Vision to secure the network; and Cisco Edge Intelligence to deliver edge compute at the intersection.

Connectivity was a major theme of the ITS America Conference & Expo opening plenary in Phoenix, AZ. First, Native American Tony Duncan (above) used a hoop dance to create images and shapes to reflect our own connections in the circle of life. Then, the heads of half a dozen US departments of transportation reflected on the importance of cooperation in finding answers to pressing problems such as US road deaths.

Synapse launched at ITS America’s 2023 event and it will return to this year’s event with a message: in the ever-evolving landscape of urban mobility it is easy to overlook the foundational element of transportation ecosystems - infrastructure. Synapse ITS says it is dedicated to driving innovation and empowering cities to harness the full potent ial of data, connectivity and critical safety enhancements. Beneath the Synapse ITS umbrella, long-established brands Eberle Design (EDI), Polara Enterprises, Carmanah Technologies and Diablo Controls continue their commitment to quality and a shared vision for creating high-performance systems that embrace connectivity solutions.

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To view the latest in physical security technology for roads, bridges, tunnels (and lots more), make a beeline for Axis Communications’ booth to cast your eye over the upgrades and additions to its camera-based systems.

C Spire took the opportunity at ITS America in Phoenix this week to launch C Spire Passport, the company’s new end-to-end remote connectivity solution that allows customers to seamlessly and rapidly connect roadway locations, customer data centers and cloud resources.

Here’s your chance to, literally, get your hands on a Stalker LidarCam 2 at the company’s booth. It is an advanced handheld device that combines Lidar, a camera for recording both video and still images, and built-in ANPR/ALPR licence plate reading technology. This gives the user the most complete, accurate, and indisputable photo and video evidence available. It also features an industry-leading 8.4 MP High Dynamic Range (HDR) camera sensor that allows it to perform well even in lower-lighting conditions.

Representatives from Viva are spending their time at ITS America in Phoenix raising the company’s profile in the North America market. Already with a foothold in Europe, Viva hopes to raise awareness of its products and services, meet customers and partners and execute its go to market strategy.

In today’s tech-driven world, the buzz around artificial intelligence is undeniable and in the ever-evolving discourse among cutting-edge technologies, the need for integration, speed and reliability has never been more vital.

Stuttgart’s RadarVision Compact Detection is a compact, fully integrated, simple-to-install radar detection solution, incorporating stop bar detection, dilemma zone, and traffic counting in a single sensor. Stop by booth 1548 to see this multi-target trajectory radar system (MTTR) that can monitor 4-6 lanes while tracking up to 253 targets simultaneously. Quick-to-configure TS2 and ATC interfaces support up to 120 call channels. This advanced 4D high-definition radar delivers accurate detection in all weather.