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Building on its existing Dynaflow real-time data analysis and predictive traffic information system, TrafficCast is at ITS America to introduce the fourth version of its BlueTOAD spectra Bluetooth signal sensor technology.

Visitors to Skyline Technology Solutions’ booth at the ITS America Annual Meeting can experience two innovative products, Claris and Vero. As the company points out, the ability to communicate clearly and efficiently within your own agency and with your partners directly impacts how quickly and safely the collective can respond to events affecting roadways and public spaces. Sharing live streaming video and data with key decision makers and partners is a crucial element to making this happen. Skyline Techno

TSS-Transport Simulation Systems is an ITS America partner this year in Pittsburgh and is showcasing it's Aimsun Online real-time decision support system for traffic management. Aimsun Online is the analytical engine for two high-profile traffic management projects: - the award-winning Interstate 15 Integrated Corridor Management System (ICMS) led by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and, in France, the Grand Lyon Opticities project to optimise citizen mobility and freight management in urb

Econolite is showcasing its line of multitasking, simple-to-install, flexible, and scalable above- and in-ground detection solutions that the company says address virtually any intersection configuration and ITS program.

Gridsmart Technologies is introducing new products during the ITS America Annual Meeting, continuing to enhance the company’s commitment to making traffic technology faster, smarter and easier. “Our focus is to continually build the Gridsmart lineup with affordable strategies that allow traffic managers to create safer and less congested communities,” said Dr Jeff Price, Chief of Technology. “Our latest product, Gridsmart Atlas, optimises taxpayer dollars by deploying one product that can be utilised by v

Wireless Technology, Inc. (WTI) introduced a new Sidewinder H.264 high definition camera with a 30x optical zoom. The new camera also offers electronic image stabilization, de-fogging feature and wide dynamic range. The Sidewinder H.264 supports 1080p, 720p, Standard Definition, and below standard definition resolutions. The Sidewinder H.264 camera series offers 360 degree continuous rotation in both the pan and tilt axes; specially designed Hydrophilic “self cleaning (maintenance cost lowering)” glass;

Authorities planning to upgrade from analogue to digital cameras should also consider the cameras’ mountings, says MG Squared. “It is an ideal time to consider the whole life costs of the camera system, including maintenance,” says Shepherd Maners, the company’s vice president and director of marketing. FL DOT found the company’s lowering system reduced camera maintenance costs by 80% and the ITS department at Ada County, Idaho put the savings at up to 90%. “With our lowering system there’s no need for an

SeeDOT, from vehicle recognition specialist HTS, uses multiple 2MP IP imaging units with customised visible, near and invisible synchronised illumination to automatically monitor commercial vehicles entering and exiting controlled areas such as Ports of Entry, border crossings and weigh-in-motion stations. The system is said to operate effectively at both moderate and high speeds in mainline, virtual and ramp applications to capture details including DOT, LPR, Overview, KYU and Jurisdiction. HTS says Se

Siemens is showcasing its new line of rugged network components on the showroom floor at ITS America in Pittsburgh this week. The new Ruggedcom RSG920P, a new high-port density Ethernet switch, is designed to operate in harsh environments with widely varying climatic and environmental conditions. Withstanding extreme temperature, vibration and shock, the device offers high reliability for transportation systems. With 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the Ruggedcom RSG920P is suitable for applications that requ

Saving time and money is the big news at the Vaisala booth. In particular with its latest generation IRWIS remote weather station. Output from its latest remote, non-intrusive grip value sensors can be used without human interpretation to automatically send an alert to the traffic centre when a trigger value is reached. According to the company’s marketing manager Jon Tarleton, the solution is well suited to future ITS solutions. This not only ensures a faster response by the authorities to deteriora

In an effort to make Pennsylvania’s roads safer and more efficient, the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) entered a data-sharing partnership with Waze, a real-time, crowdsourced navigation app. Designed as a two-way data share of traffic information, the Waze Connected Citizens Program promotes greater efficiency, deeper insights and safer roads. Users of the app – called “Wazers” – along with other drivers and agencies, like the PTC, collaborate to improve the accuracy, timeliness and availability of roadway

Peek Traffic will showcase at this year’s ITS America Annual Meeting its recently announced Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) software called Spinnaker. Spinnaker is a true web-based application using the latest web technologies, allowing it to be viewed through a web browser from a number of different operating systems and computing devices such as Windows, OSX, Android, iOS and Linux. The system is scalable and modular, allowing traffic control centres to monitor multiple sub-systems such as inter

Daktronics’ participation at the ITS America Annual Meeting will feature the company’s latest transportation innovation – the recently released single-line 20mm HRFC (high-resolution, full-colour) dedicated dynamic message sign, the VM-1020 Series LED display. According to Daktronics, transportation agencies now have the ability to show alternate character and background colours such as black alphanumeric text on a white background on a single line display. With the sign’s HRFC capabilities, users can also

Axis Communications’ approach to participation at the ITS America Annual Meeting is based on a fundamental truth: traffic management is impossible without constant and reliable information solutions. The company will demonstrate at Pittsburgh how innovative traffic monitoring technology allows it to offer intelligent IP video solutions to the ever-changing road environment that drivers experience on a daily basis.

Swarco Traffic’s new, fully programmable variable message sign (VMS) delivers exceptional levels of clarity, durability and life-expectancy, says the company. An evolution of its proven 3G optic, the new version is available with 3G6 or 3G7 optic and is a full colour RGB matrix sign featuring significantly reduced power consumption for longer-life operation and further improved reliability.