ITS World Congress provides a unique opportunity to examine the latest innovative uses of traffic technology. One trend is the increased use of detection data - presence, volume, occupancy, and speed - to power dynamic information for drivers. And the benefits of this data go well beyond traffic information within mapping and navigation systems that are used by motorists to get to their destinations efficiently. This data can help save lives.
Nortech says its new range of Variable Message Signs (VMS) can be viewed at distances of up to 50m with a 30-degree horizontal viewing angle. The full-colour LED signs display messages which indicate available parking spaces and status messages. According to Nortech, the multi-level signs are available from two to five level counts which make them suitable for motorways, car parks, corporate offices, airports and hospitals. The signs feature automatic luminance adjustment with the option of manual
Bouygues Energies & Services (Bouygues) has been awarded a place on the UK Crown Commercial Service’s Traffic Management Technology 2 (TMT2) Framework Agreement, to supply a wide range of technology products and solutions.
The agreement enables all UK public sector bodies to place orders for a range of TMT2 goods and services using the suite of contracts available. They can now purchase products and services directly using an online catalogue.
Bouygues will deliver local, regional and national end-to-
ITS America has a new chief technology officer. ITS International caught up with Nu Rosenbohm at this year's World Congress to gather his thoughts on the main challenges at home and abroad
