Classification & Data Collection

Fleet management solutions provider Omnitracs has partnered with Drivewyze to equip Omnitracs mobile computing platforms with its PreClear Weigh Station Bypass services. Drivewyze uses GPS technology and the mobile internet instead of traditional battery-operated transponders to add transponder-like functionality to electronic logging devices (ELDs). The Drivewyze service is available at 611 fixed weigh stations and mobile inspection sites throughout 35 US states, meaning it provides bypasses at more locati

The connected car concept is predicated on fast and reliable wireless communications in all locations but research has revealed wide variations in connectivity. The performance of wireless communications between two vehicles (V2V) or a vehicle and the infrastructure (V2I) is highly dependent on the environment and any surrounding interacting objects which can attenuate or support the wireless propagation.

A new report released today from the National League of Cities (NLC) explores trends in mobility and technology in cities and identifies what cities can do to move seamlessly and efficiently into the future of mobility. City of the Future: Technology and Mobility explores how transportation will change with coming technological disruptions, draws on knowledge from leading experts in the field and delves into city and regional transportation planning documents from the 50 most populous US cities, as well as

Timothy Compston finds out if exchanging traffic and road condition data with private app developers makes sense for both drivers and road authorities. Much has been said about the potential benefits for authorities in sharing data with traffic and navigation app developers, and receiving ‘crowdsourced’ information in return – so how is it working in practice?