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Robotic Research to equip docking solution for disabled people on Kansas buses

Welcome to this first issue of ITS World Congress Innovation News, which helps kick off a dynamic virtual event series for the global ITS community.

Applied Information has launched a configurable Internet of Things (IoT) pedestrian crossing system which it says improves safety at mid-block crosswalks.

Vigie double-sided interception fixed radar uses 3D Lidar technology

In further OIML R134 certifications for the company’s scales and sensors, Intercomp has announced it has received OIML R134 certification for its LS630-WIM scales. Operating in pairs, these scales provide wheel, axle, axle group, and gross vehicle weights (GVW), and are capable of communicating wirelessly to indicators or software.

Commercial vehicle cruising accounts for 28% of the total trip time, research says

But rides on biggest docked bike-share systems plummeted 44% from March to May 2020

ITS World Congress provides a unique opportunity to examine the latest innovative uses of traffic technology. One trend is the increased use of detection data - presence, volume, occupancy, and speed - to power dynamic information for drivers. And the benefits of this data go well beyond traffic information within mapping and navigation systems that are used by motorists to get to their destinations efficiently. This data can help save lives.

Walk into virtually any traffic operations centre and you will be confronted by people flipping between different screens and CCTV monitors, and individually viewing a large number of stand-alone applications to try to understand a comprehensive picture of their live traffic, weather, incident, and snow conditions from these disparate sources.

The fight against Covid-19 has brought change and a new way of life for many citizens across global cities. As a result of public transport restrictions and social distancing requirements, there have been significant increases in the number of pedestrians, cyclists, and private cars on our roads. This has created many new challenges, as cities that previously relied on public transport must now adapt to accommodate more vulnerable road users.

 

Axis Communications, a leader in IP traffic solutions, has launched a new eBook called The Ultimate Traffic Sensor that discusses the benefits of using video-based solutions for traffic management.

The free eBook takes readers through the value of leveraging the power of networked devices, like the IP camera, to provide valuable insight to what’s happening on the road.

WiM sensor and camera combination designed to prevent repeat of 2018's fatal collapse

There are many frustrations that motorists encounter in their travels. Sitting at a blocked crossing, scowling at a stopped train, is high on that list. Blocked rail crossings are even more disruptive to the road traffic manager trying to improve traffic efficiency and reduce delays on the road network. Island Radar says it is the detection system of choice for cities, municipalities and traffic managers that are looking for new solutions to the old problem of blocked crossings.

Traffic Data Systems (TDS) is showcasing its latest development in the field of loop-based traffic monitoring and classification systems.

Star Systems International recently introduced its Tarvos Integrated Reader which takes UHF RFID reader performance for electronic toll systems to a new level by providing best-in-class speed, read accuracy and reliability.

Siemens Mobility’s Digital ITS Lab in Austin, Texas, has just developed an exciting new technology that is currently being considered by several agencies in the US. It is piquing the interest of cities trying to figure out their “new normal” - now defined by work-from-home scenarios, resulting in changes to commuting and traffic patterns and a growing frequency of new, sudden events or large gatherings of people.

Ertico – ITS Europe’s revolutionary Virtual ITS European Congress is coming! On 9-10 November 2020, Ertico will engage mobility pioneers and ignite debate in an innovative, safe and secure, as well as eco-friendly event – the first of its kind for the ITS community. Its revolutionary format will exploit all the advantages of a virtual setting and at the same time ensure the exchange of expertise, best practice and ideas.

In a major coup for the company, Q-Free has announced it has been awarded a contract to upgrade nearly 100 free-flow tolling locations along 500km of four major highways in Northern Portugal. The network is the largest tolling operation of its kind in the country. The award underlines Q-Free’s long-standing ethos of strong on-going relationships and active support for its customers: the company designed the original installation between 2009 and 2011 and has maintained it ever since.

The Parsons Intelligent NETworks (iNET) Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) is working around the clock for dozens of transportation agencies worldwide; has received 10 local, national or international awards in the last six years; and is currently deploying for some of the most advanced application use cases around.

The city of Minneapolis wanted to reduce delays caused at traffic intersections from repeated light rail transit (LRT) preemptions and also to eliminate stops between LRT stations. The transit authority turned to Oriux, the evolution of Peek Traffic, to find a solution. The company applied innovation to develop and deploy a customised solution.