Highway & Network Management

Keeping tabs on mobile assets with TrakitALL

July 17, 2012

The TrakitALL Asset Locating and Logistics, the latest innovation to the Trakit suite of signalling, time and attendance solutions, is designed specifically for the ready-mix, asphalt and aggregate industry. The satellite-managed global asset locating system collects data from remote wireless devices attached to fixed and mobile assets to help users track, secure and better manage their production and hauling hardware assets. The module can be used as a stand-alone tool, or seamlessly integrated with the Tr

Wireless weighing from Intercomp

July 17, 2012

Intercomp Weighing Systems says that its advanced weighing solution will speed weight checks and help boost highway safety by reducing the risk of overloading. The latest addition to the firm's weighing range is an RFX wireless weighing system, which combines Intercomp's advanced low resistance load cells with its latest RFX wireless weighing package. The new wireless scales feature enclosed and integrated RFX wireless radios that transmit data from the platforms to a handheld PDA, PT20 CPU, or a PC running

Carmanah's new solar-powered light

July 17, 2012

Canadian company Carmanah Technologies is offering the versatile new A650 aviation and obstruction solar-powered light featuring an innovative user interface, replaceable battery pack, intelligent-deployment capability and up to 10 candela of intensity. It is suited to airfield construction applications, taxiway and apron-edge lighting, barricade lighting, and obstruction lighting. The self-contained A650 is free from wiring or external power requirements, and the on-board interface provides access to conf

Peek's big order from Alaska

July 17, 2012

Two separate regions of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in the US have each decided to a buy a total of nearly 150 ADR-1000 Plus portable and ADR-2000 Plus portable traffic counter/classifier units from Peek Traffic Corporation. The Fairbanks and Anchorage offices of the Alaska DOT ordered most of their ADR Plus units with the solar lid powering option and these will be used with the standard loop and road tube sensor inputs that come with all ADR-1000 Plus and ADR-2000 Plus un

Slim, trim lighting from Nora

July 17, 2012

Nora Lighting says that its new slim-line LED LightBar system is one of the most energy efficient linear fixtures available. The LightBar uses only 1.08W/100mm and the fixtures are CA Title 24 compliant while the firm says its LED technology offers a working life of over 10 years. The 19mm wide by 12.7mm deep low profile design and wide range of mounting options make this a lighting solution suitable for use in space-restricted areas. The system is offered in lengths of 152, 305 and 610mm, is made from extr

Slovenian approval for PoliScan

July 17, 2012

VITRONIC's LIDAR speed enforcement system PoliScanspeed has been granted official approval in Slovenia, where both staionary and mobile systems can now be used on high-speed roads, providing non-invasive speed nforcement on three lanes of traffic. Tailgating drivers, lane changes and overtaking vehicles can all be fully enforced. Together with partner company SG Biro, VITRONIC is continuing its expansion into the Eastern European market.

Out of sight

July 16, 2012

With traffic volumes increasing around the world, many existing road links will need to be upgraded or replaced in coming years The need for new road tunnels is particularly intense in many dense urban areas, due to environmental requirements that mean new road links will have to be installed underground. However, improving existing road tunnel links is providing a very large part of the business for this specialised construction segment at present.

Concrete pavers improve major highway upgrade

July 13, 2012

In Brazil, concrete pavers from Wirtgen are being used to improve sections of the BR-101 highway as well as to construct concrete safety barriers. The use of these machines is of note as it is the first time concrete paving has been used on a federal road in Brazil. The 1st Army Engineering Division of the Brazilian Army is carrying out three of the eight North Eastern sections, as the construction work had to be speeded up project because the road is deemed crucial to the country's economy. Two Wirtgen SP8

Prismatic VMS delivers easily changeable messages

July 12, 2012

Telegra, a leading provider of smart traffic management solutions, has introduced its electro-mechanical prismatic variable message signs (VMS). Using three-sided prisms, the signs display up to three traffic conditions and can be changed by remote command or manually.

Weigh in motion systems aid overweight vehicle detection

July 12, 2012

Modern weighing equipment helps road operators tackle the costly business of road damage caused by overloaded trucks as Patrick Smith reports. Overloading of commercial vehicles has a major impact on the life expectancy of road networks. The cost of premature road failure and repairs is a major burden on many governments particularly in developing countries where this problem diverts vital funding that could otherwise be spent on health and education.