Swarco marks 55 years of ITS leadership
Swarco products and solutions are represented in 80 countries, with mobility product experts in more than 25 countries. Swarco McCain - part of the Swarco Group since 2016 - says it is proud to be part of this global family of traffic management leadership and excellence.
Miovision leads a call for collaboration and unity
A group of 22 ITS companies have made a commitment to work more closely with each other to enhance city living, using open standards to foster more collaboration and integration of their ITS solutions.
Tomar confirms emergency vehicles
Making it safer for emergency vehicles to traverse intersections is a priority for Tomar, a signaling, illumination and right-of-way solution provider. The company’s Strobecom II integrated confirmation and priority system gives peace of mind to drivers of emergency vehicles that they are free and clear to travel through an approaching intersection.
Yaham presents a sign of the times
Yaham is debuting its portable Changeable Message Signs and LED modules during ITS America Conference & Expo.
TomTom looking to partner
The team from TomTom is spending its time at ITS America this week meeting with potential partners as it continues its work to compete with Google for building the world’s best global basemap in the world.
Multilink’s got the power
Multilink is showcasing American-made BABA compliant ITS/Traffic products at the ITS America Conference & Expo. For example, check out Multilink’s line-interactive UPS and double conversion UPS, delivering emergency power to mission-critical devices when the main power source fails. The EP Line-Interactive UPS provides steady, regulated AC output power. Automatic Voltage Regulation provides continuous operation during brownout and voltage spikes.
Guntermann & Drunck declutters the TCC
Guntermann & Drunck is offering its keyboard, video monitor and mouse (KVM) solutions to the transportation industry, helping simplify and declutter traffic control centers.
Proactive traffic management from Network Optix
It’s one thing having a lot of traffic information – it’s quite another knowing how to make it work for you.
Bosch takes video analytics to the edge
Bosch video sensors with edge-based analytics for ITS – demonstrated at booth 841 – include Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) Pro Traffic to detect, classify, and count pedestrians and vehicles, and trigger alerts for safety risks, such as vehicles traveling in the wrong direction. The cameras then trigger alerts to partner devices for V2X communications, broadcasting safety messages to on-board units in connected vehicles for a real-time safety solution.
Etherwan restores cabinets quickly
If a vehicle collides with your roadside cabinet, you could lose communication for an unacceptable amount of time.
1 billion miles of data with Michelin Safer Roads
Michelin Safer Roads provides critical insights in road safety – based on data from about 40 million US drivers and 1 billion miles captured each day – and you can see a product demo from Michelin Mobility Intelligence at booth 645. The data helps transportation agencies identify hotspots, protect vulnerable road users and measure the impacts of safety improvements.
Booth 645
Connect, Secure, Deliver with Cisco
Cisco is bringing its networking expertise to the ITS industry, and you can see a live demo of the company’s ITS portfolio at booth 2345. Cisco’s ITS mission is “Connect, Secure and Deliver” because the Cisco stack combines networking for V2X connectivity; Cisco Cyber Vision to secure the network; and Cisco Edge Intelligence to deliver edge compute at the intersection.
Florida opts for Kyra’s IntelliConnect
Initial phase covers 20-mile section of Orlando Turnpike Mainline & Beachline Expressway
Vision of connectivity at ITS America
Connectivity was a major theme of the ITS America Conference & Expo opening plenary in Phoenix, AZ. First, Native American Tony Duncan (above) used a hoop dance to create images and shapes to reflect our own connections in the circle of life. Then, the heads of half a dozen US departments of transportation reflected on the importance of cooperation in finding answers to pressing problems such as US road deaths.
Synapse ITS celebrates 1st birthday
Synapse launched at ITS America’s 2023 event and it will return to this year’s event with a message: in the ever-evolving landscape of urban mobility it is easy to overlook the foundational element of transportation ecosystems - infrastructure. Synapse ITS says it is dedicated to driving innovation and empowering cities to harness the full potent ial of data, connectivity and critical safety enhancements. Beneath the Synapse ITS umbrella, long-established brands Eberle Design (EDI), Polara Enterprises, Carmanah Technologies and Diablo Controls continue their commitment to quality and a shared vision for creating high-performance systems that embrace connectivity solutions.
“It’s important that we don’t lose momentum”
Artificial intelligence and digitalisation create great opportunities – and challenges – for the ITS industry. Tim Drake of ITS America tells Daily News how these might play out
Axis sets sights on smarter management
To view the latest in physical security technology for roads, bridges, tunnels (and lots more), make a beeline for Axis Communications’ booth to cast your eye over the upgrades and additions to its camera-based systems.
C Spire launches NaaS for transportation agencies
C Spire took the opportunity at ITS America in Phoenix this week to launch C Spire Passport, the company’s new end-to-end remote connectivity solution that allows customers to seamlessly and rapidly connect roadway locations, customer data centers and cloud resources.
Evidence is clear for Stalker's LidarCam 2
Here’s your chance to, literally, get your hands on a Stalker LidarCam 2 at the company’s booth. It is an advanced handheld device that combines Lidar, a camera for recording both video and still images, and built-in ANPR/ALPR licence plate reading technology. This gives the user the most complete, accurate, and indisputable photo and video evidence available. It also features an industry-leading 8.4 MP High Dynamic Range (HDR) camera sensor that allows it to perform well even in lower-lighting conditions.
Long live traffic management says Viva
Representatives from Viva are spending their time at ITS America in Phoenix raising the company’s profile in the North America market. Already with a foothold in Europe, Viva hopes to raise awareness of its products and services, meet customers and partners and execute its go to market strategy.