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Urban Traffic Control

New Zealand considers congestion tolling
June 7, 2017
The New Zealand Government is taking steps towards introducing road tolls by establishing a multi-agency group to look into options for road pricing, reports the New Zealand Herald.
Recognition for GTT Opticom transit signal priority at 2017 UITP Summit
June 6, 2017
Global Traffic Technologies’(GTT) Opticom transit signal priority (TSP) solution was recognised at the recent UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2017 in Montreal. The system deployed by the Société de transport de Laval (STL) won a Corporate Leadership Award in the Innovation category from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).
GTT Opticom transit signal priority recognised at 2017 UITP Summit
June 6, 2017

Global Traffic Technologies’ Opticom transit signal priority (TSP) solution was recognised at the recent UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2017 in Montreal. The system deployed by the Société de Transport de Laval (STL) won a Corporate Leadership Award in the Innovation category from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).

The award highlights transit innovations that break with conventional processes and extend beyond marginal improvements in products and services. STL’s implementation drew praise from CUTA judges and from STL leadership.

Hyperloop One unveils nine routes across Europe as part of its Global Challenge
June 6, 2017
Executives from Hyperloop One joined European dignitaries and policymakers in Amsterdam, Holland today at its Vision for Europe summit to discuss transforming transportation across the continent with Hyperloop.
US DOTs to use Inrix travel time data to report on road performance
June 6, 2017
From July 2017, Inrix is to provide its traffic data to the United States Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state and regional agencies to enable them to assess travel reliability, congestion and emissions, establish performance targets and report on progress.
Siemens’ Plus+ simplifies signalised intersection wiring
June 2, 2017
The latest innovation from Siemens comes under the Plus+ banner and encompasses its third generation digitised traffic control system which features distributed intelligence and simplifies cabling. In place of up to 300 wire cores on a single signalised intersection, the Plus+ system uses just four cables arranged in a system of rings, arms and spurs. The four wires, two power (48V) and two data, are used to connect ‘intelligent nodes’ in each traffic light head to be connected to the central controller, re
McCain partners with Gridsmart in Southern California
June 2, 2017
US transportation systems supplier McCain has become the exclusive Southern California distributor for Gridsmart Technologies, developer of a single-camera solution for intersection actuation, traffic data collection and situational awareness.
Transition to Shared Mobility: How cities can deliver inclusive transport services
June 2, 2017
A new study released by the International Transport Forum (ITF) examines how cities can manage the challenges of geographical scale and transition to shared mobility services.
European Commission takes action for clean, competitive and connected mobility
June 1, 2017
The European Commission is taking action to modernise European mobility and transport, with the aim of helping the sector to remain competitive in a socially fair transition towards clean energy and digitalisation.
Intuicom’s wireless communications network facilitates shared ATMS
June 1, 2017
US wireless solutions supplier Intuicom is to supply the city of Superior, Colorado, with the communications infrastructure for its new advanced traffic management system (ATMS) network.