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FRMCS architecture network 5G (image: Huawei)
October 25, 2024
Networking & Communication Systems
Huawei develops the next generation of wireless communications
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Driver information key to road safety
March 15, 2016
Rethink required to reduce road transport’s environmental impact
Against a background of a renewed focus on limiting the rise in average temperatures, Colin Sowman looks at a project that is taking a holistic…
New York City's CV pilot
March 14, 2016
Networking & Communication Systems
Connected vehicle trials get big backing from USDOT
Connected vehicle technology will emerge as a sustainable reality at three sites in the US over the next four years. Jon Masters reports. Advocates…
Tierry Wilemarck FIA's Region I president
March 11, 2016
The FIA’s formula for future mobility
The FIA’s Region I president Thierry Willemarck tells Colin Sowman about his organisation’s campaigning work for the rights of road users and…
Table 1 Accuracy of the various counting methods
March 9, 2016
Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision
Intersection monitoring from video using 3D reconstruction
Researchers Yuting Yang, Camillo Taylor and Daniel Lee have developed a system to turn surveillance cameras into traffic counters. Traffic…
Enforcement Using technology to deliver diagram
March 9, 2016
Enforcement
Roadside monitoring used to target non-compliant trucks
The UK’s DVSA is utilising existing technology to identify non-compliant commercial vehicles and target repeat offenders while avoiding law-abiding…
Strand assoicates before-and-after travel time validation
March 9, 2016
UTC
Adaptive Signal Control – More Than Meets the Eye
Planned roadway improvements prompted the use of Adaptive Signal Control around Madison – a move that has proved successful as Scott Langer explains…
Signals compliance
February 25, 2016
Enforcement
Technology targets Red-X transgressors
Currently deployed technology is being used to detect motorists ignoring the ‘red-X’ signs that indicate the lane is closed, as Colin Sowman hears.…
Musical chairs A xylophone bench at Stockholm station
February 25, 2016
System predicts train delays and informs response
David Crawford looks into the near-term future for Stockholm’s rail commuters. Swedish rail operator Stockholmståg, which runs commuter services in…
NAFTA Uber challenges Taxi
February 24, 2016
Air Quality & Weather Systems
Shaking up the taxi market with smarter ride requests
Timothy Compston looks at the rise of Uber and ride request mobile apps. There is little doubt that the advent of Uber has come as major shock to…
Gauteng freeway
January 6, 2016
Charging, Tolling & Road Pricing
Varying acceptance of tolling in Africa
Tolling technology is now at an advanced state but governments have a key role in ensuring the success of schemes as is evident in Africa. Shem…
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