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NYDoT testing smart parking technology
March 19, 2012
Streetline has announced that New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDoT) is this week installing the company’s sensor-enabled smart parking system along Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, as part of a Parking Availability Technology pilot.
ADEC Technologies classifiers deployed in Estonia
March 19, 2012
Swiss company ADEC Technologies has delivered customised software to over 150 TDC3-5 vehicle classifiers that will help the city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, to get a grip on its traffic situation.
Data sharing boosts workzone safety
March 19, 2012
Faster and safer utilities works are the benefit of innovative data sharing moves – Mike Woof writes. Utilities works in urban areas can cause major problems with regard to traffic congestion, as well as posing key safety issues for road users and site workers. Better planning of utilities operations can help tackle congestion and prevent jams, while also ensuring that on-site personnel have a safer working environment. To ensure that site workers know the exact location of buried utilities, comprehensive m
US National ITS Architecture updated to version 7.0
March 19, 2012
The US Department of Transportation (USDoT) has announced the availability of version 7.0 of the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture that provides a common framework for planning, defining, and integrating ITS deployments.
Multi-modal HMI approach will combat driver distraction
March 16, 2012
To deal with the issue of driver distraction, the automotive industry is turning to a multi-modal human machine interface (HMI) approach, wherein all the interfaces play an equal role in order to . to prioritise information and reduce driver workload.
French tolled highway deal
March 16, 2012
Plans are moving forward in France for the beltway project around the city of Strasbourg.
Anti-graffiti coating for traffic equipment
March 16, 2012
Traffic technology company Siemens has launched a new low-cost coating for traffic controllers and signals which provides lasting protection against dirt and acts as an anti-graffiti barrier, making it difficult to attach posters or write on the protected surface.
Three new reports released on connected vehicle policy
March 16, 2012
The US Department of Transportation's Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) has released the following three research reports related to Connected Vehicle policy.
Transurban nets 27.1% profit increase
March 16, 2012
Australian toll-road owner and investor, Transurban, said its “true defensive nature” appeal to investors had enabled it to achieve a 27.1% increase in net profit.
Switzerland to more than double road tax to tackle congestion
March 16, 2012
The cost of the Swiss road tax vignette will more than double to US$106.50 per year from just over $40 at present. With the extra money raised, the Swiss Federal Council wants to tackle congestion on the roads throughout the country and also extend the road network.