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Wrong-way driving continues to be a critical issue for many states around the country. Every single day there is a death caused by a wrong-way driver. This problem needs a solution because roadway users have the right to be able to travel on the road knowing they will be able to return home safely.

Stopping on the crossing island inside the railroad gates is a serious safety concern at any time and stopping directly on the tracks can have unyielding consequences. Today, Island Radar is using its sophisticated multiple radar sensor to detect motorists that delay or queue on the railroad tracks, initiating a ‘Do Not Stop on the Tracks’ warning system.

Adding to its portfolio of portable scales for vehicle weighing, Intercomp has now released the LS788-WIM portable weigh-in-motion (WIM) scales along with the company’s TS30 CPU touchscreen indicator. The scales are based on the same strain gauge load sensing technology incorporated in Intercomp’s vehicle scales and sensors, to take advantage of the inherent accuracy and stability of the solid-state technology.

Revision of various regulations and directives could serve as enabler for new services

Otonomo report finds large minority don't want 'public transport-style' car mobility

Four in 10 agencies do not have cybersecurity action plan in place, researchers find

Roll to the Polls campaign encourages participation in US presidential election

New blockchain benchmark enables network of data services to help EV operators

Partners use LoRaWAN spec to help save municipalities money on winter roads

The next five years are likely to see a number of changes – but the tolling industry will be equal to them, thinks the IBTTA’s Bill Cramer. The best minds in the business are on the case…

Keeping the roadways clear during the winter months has become smarter and more transparent at the Iowa Department of Transportation.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the transport sector showed a significant reduction of traffic, greenhouse emissions and air pollution all over the world. However, as the economy recovers, traffic, emissions and air pollution are expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels or may become even worse.

Parsons’ Intelligent Intersections solution uses advanced analytics and algorithms to reduce congestion and improve mobility around cities. By gathering data already being generated at the intersection, the solution builds a dashboard of information. Traffic engineers can use the dashboard to visualise information in real-time, identify hotspot priorities, and drill down to automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPM), allowing for more effective decision making.

Many people associate artificial intelligence (AI) only with autonomous driving but now agencies can put AI to good use even before technologies like autonomous driving become commonplace. In fact, Siemens Mobility’s Digital ITS Lab in Austin, Texas is already developing everything from crash-avoidance measures, “green wave” traffic optimisation and licence plate recognition to planning e-bicycle stations and pop-up event traffic management.

Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s (LADOT) initiative - with Conduent - to help low-income motorists has been given an award for innovation in its approach to parking in the city.

Ohio has many entities involved in autonomous and connected technologies, and DriveOhio, the centre for smart mobility, brings them under one umbrella. Projects across the state are driving its preparation and leadership for the future of mobility, and Bosch is a key partner.

To add to its broad portfolio of traffic products, Axis Communications has launched the new AXIS Q1615 Mk III Network Camera.

Toll operators are recognizing that facility and data resiliency are the key to navigating the current environment while preparing for any future disaster scenario or challenge

Quality is a word that’s often overused and often underdelivered. That’s because many quality programs are shrouded in a veil of vagueness with no semblance of qualification. Why is that?

Dr Peter Sweatman receives lifetime achievement recognition for his transport career