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Vitronic laser traffic control systems being installed in Morocco
October 1, 2019
Industrial vision supplier Vitronic has started to supply more than 500 traffic control systems to Morocco, working with local supplier Alomra Group International.
Clearview magnetometer trial detects alternative to loops
October 1, 2019
An UK investigation into the performance of Clearview Intelligence’s magnetometers as an alternative to inductive loops on MIDAS installations has concluded they deliver like-for-like results.
Jenoptik’s Vector SR gets UK HOTA approval
October 1, 2019
Vector SR, a new Spot Speed camera from Jenoptik, has achieved Home Office Type Approval – HOTA - a UK certification.
Videalert goes electric for mobile enforcement
October 1, 2019
Videalert, a traffic management and enforcement solutions company, has created a traffic enforcement system suitable for electric scooters. The electric enforcement vehicle will enable councils to enforce a wide range of moving traffic, parking and clean air zone contraventions whilst demonstrating their commitment to reducing emissions. The system was launched at the recent Traffex exhibition in Birmingham, England and featured a BMW C Evolution vehicle, although vehicles from other manufacturers can
PTV Group retains London contract for modelling software
October 1, 2019
PTV Group said that it has been retained by Transport for London (TfL) as a supplier of tactical and operational modelling software.
The cycle of potholes in the UK
October 1, 2019
Since 2015 almost a million potholes have been recorded annually by UK local authorities, with the 2016 count reaching 1,088,965, according to an insurance provider.
Rekor develops Rekor Edge vehicle recognition system
October 1, 2019
Rekor Systems is to launch a camera recognition solution which it says is designed to read the vehicle make, model, number plate, colour and body type. The Rekor Edge solution comes with an accuracy rate exceeding 99% and is suitable for parking and law enforcement. According to Rektor, the solution operates any 1080p-15fps with wide dynamic range and infrared night vision, capturing full motion surveillance video, plate reads, and vehicle characteristics in all weather conditions. “We are developi
Kapsch equips Olympia Odos motorway with toll rebate stations
October 1, 2019
Kapsch TrafficCom has equipped the Olympia Odos Greek motorway with 30 free flow rebate stations. The contract was awarded by the Canadian IBI Group, which has a contract with the Apion Kleos Construction joint venture of Olympia Odos. The deal is for Kapsch’s ongoing technical support for service and maintenance based on a yearly agreement. Kapsch says that the 202km Olympia Odos is one of Greece’s most significant motorway concessions, linking the capital Athens with the city of Corinth and Patras
Vietnam’s North-South Expressway tenders open
October 1, 2019
A series of tenders are opening for Vietnam’s landmark North-South Expressway project. Eight sections of the route are being opened for bidding, with these being planned under the build-operate-transfer model. Financing for these eight stretches will be provided by a combination of bank loans, private investors and government funding. The winning bids should be revealed in early 2020. In all the North-South Expressway is expected to cost nearly US$4.3 billion.
Costa Rica road widening work planned
October 1, 2019
Road widening work is being planned on the route connecting Costa Rican capital San Jose with nearby Cartago. The work is intended to cut congestion on the route, which suffers from delays at peak periods. In all the project is expected to cost US$400 million. The work is being carried out by local contractor Meco, which is now starting with a feasibility study and drawing up preliminary plans. The route will be tolled but the Costa Rican Government says it will ensure that the tolls are kept to a low level