David Crawford looks at a global trend towards more efficiency in less space As buses gain increased profile in the public transport mix needed for modal shift, attention is turning towards improving terminal layouts for more efficient handling of services and passengers. Locations, too, tend to be in central areas of cities, where sites are restricted and land values high. Enter the dynamic bus station, which uses modern vehicle identification systems to optimise space use and streamline service operation
NDI Recognition Systems has released the latest version of its SpeedPlate mobile ANPR software, designed specifically for all in-vehicle, mobile or portable operations. The company says the new release includes several enhancements to functionality including customisable coloured alarms and sounds which can be prioritised, dynamic searches and the optional selection of hotlists to be used for specific operations. All hotlists can be now set up to match the seven colours of the BOF hotlists palette, providin
Belgian company Flow will use Intertraffic Amsterdam to showcase some compelling new features on its Flowcontrol traffic management platform. The company claims it is the world’s first traffic optimisation solution where both sensor- based traffic monitoring and floating car data operate seamlessly. Flow says the platform addresses many of today’s urban mobility needs, such as parking guidance; traffic management during roadworks or events; as well as bike or pedestrian counting.
