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.
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.
SwappAccess, APT Skidata’s ticketless parking solution enables drivers to plan, park and pay for on- and off-street parking through a mobile app. It can also be used to create a virtual car park for on street parking, enabling councils to bring together multiple sites into one parking management system to offer seamless parking across all facilities.
The new releases of PTV’s Visum 16, Vissim 9 and Viswalk 9 software solution for macroscopic traffic modelling and microscopic traffic and pedestrian simulation come with several new features and functions.
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.
There is no doubt that 2016 has seen some of the biggest political upheavals in recent times: The UK’s decision to leave the EU, America electing a non-politician – namely Donald Trump – as its president, an attempted coup in Turkey, Brazil’s president impeached… the list goes on.
Siemens has launched an interoperable charging infrastructure for e-buses capable of charging buses from different manufacturers. German public transport operator Hamburger Hochbahn is to begin operation of three additional e-buses on its ‘innovation line’ 109.
TE Connectivity’s Deutsch Jiffy Splices are a field-serviceable alternative to permanent splices, designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the construction, mining, marine and agricultural industries.
Tapco’s BlinkerSign LED-enhanced solar traffic signs provide notification and awareness of closed roads, evacuation routes or dangerous driving conditions due to inclement weather.
Econolite and Image Sensing Systems have introduced the Autoscope Vision detection solution, which delivers stop bar vehicle and cycle detection, advance vehicle detection, cycle differentiation, traffic data collection and HD video surveillance.
US-based power solutions supplier Phihong has announced a new 10kW DC wheel-mounted electric vehicle charger for roadside assistance and remote area charging. The unit delivers 12V and 24V to power electric passenger cars and buses, and can function as energy storage systems providing 3.5kW backup AC power.
Huber+Suhner, manufacturer of components and systems for optical and electrical connectivity products, has introduced its latest connectivity solutions for buses, including SENCITY Road antennas.
Belden’s latest unmanaged Ethernet switch, the Hirschmann Octopus 8TX-EEC, is an 8-port, compact, easy-to-implement device that enables reliable data transmission and increases IT security through its configurable feature set.
French virtual prototyping solutions provider ESI Group has announced the latest release of its sensor simulation platform Pro-SiVIC, which enables industrial manufacturers to build realistic 3D scenarios and experience them interactively in real-time, eliminating the need for physical prototypes.
