Skip to main content

Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

Live stats page added to Traffic Technology’s SpeedWatch
January 12, 2017
Traffic Technology has upgraded its SpeedWatch system, a compact radar device developed for use by Community SpeedWatch teams, following user feedback. The tripod-mounted device provides a non-confrontational way to measure traffic speeds and lends itself to being used as part of school speed awareness programmes and speed survey work.
EMX launches new loop-less vehicle detector
January 12, 2017
The CarSense CS303-L Logic Interface from EMX Industries expands the application of CS303 magneto-resistive vehicle sensors into single, two channel and directional detection installations.
Multi counters determine popularity of pedestrian and cycle routes
January 6, 2017
Belfast City Council has installed three pedestrian and cycle counters from UK company Traffic Technology to monitor and record the numbers of people walking or cycling in two areas of the city. The counters are installed on urban posts, two in the new CS Lewis Square, named after one of Northern Ireland’s most famous writers. The other is at the Sam Thompson Bridge which connects Victoria Park to Airport Road, the Harbour Estate and Titanic Quarter and opens up access to the 9km Connswater Community Gre
Webinar: Access control and vehicle detection solutions
January 6, 2017

The Eberle Design (EDI)  webinar on 17 January at 1500-1545 GMT aims to demonstrate how EDI and 7435 Reno A&E (RAE) access control and vehicle detection solutions are used for parking structures, controlled access facilities, gated communities, warehouse facilities with transportation doors access and drive-through retail locations.

IRD appoints new vice president
January 6, 2017
International Road Dynamics (IRD) has appointed Michael Wieck as vice president Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Data Solutions. He will have with responsibility for the development and implementation of customer acquisition strategies to support the growth of IRD's traffic data and information solutions business with the company's Software as a Service (SAAS) for traffic intelligence solutions. Wieck has over 20 years of experience in the ITS industry, mainly focused on strategic business develo
Videalert automates rising bollards at UK university
December 21, 2016
A Videalert CCTV-based ANPR system has been installed at the University of Hertfordshire to control rising bollards at two main entrances to the De Havilland Campus at Hatfield. The installation has been completed by Eurovia Infrastructure (a Vinci Group Company) on behalf of Ringway, a provider of highway maintenance services to local authorities under the seven-year Hertfordshire Term Contract. The new system will provide a safe pedestrian area within the busy campus which houses over 2700 members of st
Cardiff implements further camera technology to reduce congestion
December 20, 2016
Cohort business and road technology specialist SEA has been awarded a further contract by the City of Cardiff Council to help the Welsh capital to reduce the congestion impact of traffic growth. SEA’s ROADflow technology will be used to provide nearly 30 Flexi and Motion road traffic camera systems, plus Vision vehicles, to enforce yellow box-junctions and bus lane regulations. This latest order will double the number of bus lane cameras to about 20 and deploy a further five yellow box-junction cam
Pedestrian counters help monitor the effectiveness of new investment
December 16, 2016
Eton Community Association has commissioned the charity, the Outdoor Trust, to develop a promotional Walkway for the town in Berkshire in the UK. In advance of the launch in spring 2017 two Eco Pyro pedestrian counters, supplied by UK company Traffic Technology, have been installed in the town to study footfall along the High Street. Results indicate that on most days people are using the bridge as the main gateway to the town but that only 60 per cent of people crossing the bridge travel the distance o
Video analytics enhances urban rail safety
December 16, 2016
David Crawford explores some promising innovations for North American commuters. North America is experiencing a surge in commuter rail and metro development. The US now has 75 light rail and metro networks in operation; and California, in particular, is actively exploring ways of developing the state’s existing passenger rail operations into a fully integrated system.
Vision Components offers ‘smart upgrade’ for IP cameras
December 12, 2016
Image processing specialist Vision Components is offering road authorities a way to make existing IP cameras ‘smart’. The company’s Q-Board carries an ANPR library and character recognition software and can be retrofitted into existing IP camera to provide additional services while retaining the original video streaming function.