Sigura components for ITS expansion

Temple, a regional systems distributor based in Alabama, USA has awarded Optelecom-NKF a US$503,000 contract for Siqura 9000 series fibre components to support the expansion of South Carolina Department of Transportation’s intelligent transport system to remote areas of the state.
February 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
580 Temple, a regional systems distributor based in Alabama, USA has awarded 2229 Optelecom-NKF a US$503,000 contract for 572 Siqura 9000 series fibre components to support the expansion of 2087 South Carolina Department of Transportation's intelligent transport system to remote areas of the state. The system’s network of traffic cameras, automated recorders and sophisticated sensors provide real-time information on rapidly changing traffic volumes and speeds, real-time weather data, and evacuation route information in the event of a hurricane. The system also utilises variable message sign technology and links to an array of media, such as the internet and radio, to keep the public up to date on road congestion and travel conditions.
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