A partnership between premium car manufacturer Audi and the international traffic technology group Swarco recently demonstrated their achievements in vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication as part of the European Compass4D project.
The demonstration in the Italian city of Verona involved connecting the city's traffic management system, which is based on Swarco's Omnia platform, with Audi's onboard navigation system.
By comparing its current position, speed and driving direction, the vehicle re
Swarco’s full matrix driver information signs are now being installed for the first time across the Transport for London (TfL) strategic route network.
The full colour signs, which are fully programmable and deliver high levels of clarity, energy efficiency and life expectancy, have been integrated with TfL’s proprietary controls, making them compatible with the London driver information system and utilising the existing radio communications network.
Optex will showcase two above ground ViiK vehicle detectors in Europe, Middle East and Africa at Intertraffic, in Amsterdam. The solutions are said to be ideal for sites where ground loops cannot be installed, such as where the road surface is damaged, unsealed, paved with cobblestones or above drains or pipes. The OVS-01GT is said to be designed for gate, barrier or industrial door activation and combines microwave with ultrasonic technology to sense a vehicle’s movement and presence. It is suited for
