Demonstrations confirmed for ITS World Congress Montreal 2017
More than 25 companies and Universities are lined up to present the latest technologies in advanced mobility at ITS World Congress Montreal 2017.
These will include real-time link with TMCs across Canada for virtual TMC demonstration; a data- and vision-based approach to connected traffic light implementation and predictive technology; V2X safety applications and; the safety benefits of live video at busy intersections. Participants will also be able to experience real-time space detection technology wit
September 26, 2017
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More than 25 companies and Universities are lined up to present the latest technologies in advanced mobility at 6456 ITS World Congress Montreal 2017.
These will include real-time link with TMCs across Canada for virtual TMC demonstration; a data- and vision-based approach to connected traffic light implementation and predictive technology; V2X safety applications and; the safety benefits of live video at busy intersections. Participants will also be able to experience real-time space detection technology with a ride in Papier Parking’s Transit vehicle.
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