Road Traffic Technology-Updates The latest content updates from the roadtraffic-technology.com web site http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/ en-us http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/ Road Traffic Technology-Updates http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/content/images/logo_big.gif Xerox launches new parking management system http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsxerox-launches-new-parking-management-system http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsxerox-launches-new-parking-management-system American business process and document management company Xerox has launched Merge, a system that helps municipalities manage parking operations with a central management solution. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT PowerCell unveils new energy-efficient fuel cell system http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newspowercell-unveils-new-energy-efficient-fuel-cell-system http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newspowercell-unveils-new-energy-efficient-fuel-cell-system Swedish energy technology company PowerCell has introduced a functioning full-scale prototype of its PowerPac fuel cell system that converts road diesel to electricity in a clean, silent and low-cost way. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT First section of M62 managed motorway scheme becomes fully operational http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsfirst-section-of-m62-managed-motorway-scheme-becomes-fully-operational http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsfirst-section-of-m62-managed-motorway-scheme-becomes-fully-operational The first stretch of managed motorway in the north of England has gone live after an extended period of testing, a development which is expected to reduce congestion on a section of the M62 in West Yorkshire. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Genetec launches new version of AutoVu LPR system for easy parking payments http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsgenetec-launches-new-version-of-autovu-lpr-system-for-easy-parking-payments http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsgenetec-launches-new-version-of-autovu-lpr-system-for-easy-parking-payments Genetec, a provider of physical security and public safety equipment, has developed a new Pay-by-Plate Sync feature for AutoVu, its licence plate recognition (LPR) system, to simplify parking payments. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT China Green Redevelopment http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/infrastructure/aco/presschina-green-redevelopment.html http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/infrastructure/aco/presschina-green-redevelopment.html The China Green Redevelopment project is being built over the old Australian Fine China Production Facility in Subiaco, Perth. Whilst some of the industrial heritage symbols of the past are preserved, the site will be transformed into a thriving and … Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:00 GMT Abu Dhabi inaugurates major underground parking facility http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsabu-dhabi-inaugurates-major-underground-parking-facility http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsabu-dhabi-inaugurates-major-underground-parking-facility The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has opened the first underground multi-storey parking facility, Mawaqif, in Al Ain City, with an investment of AED100m ($27.2m). Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Serco secures major traffic management contract in Virginia http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsserco-secures-major-traffic-management-contract-virginia http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsserco-secures-major-traffic-management-contract-virginia Serco has announced that it has completed final negotiations with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for a $355m contract to integrate and operate VDOT's transportation operation centers and manage the safety service patrol. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Virginia announces new project to improve major interstates in Hampton Roads http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsvirginia-announces-new-project-to-improve-major-interstates-in-hampton-roads http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsvirginia-announces-new-project-to-improve-major-interstates-in-hampton-roads The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a $120m project to improve 163 lane miles of I-264 and I-64 in the southside region of Hampton Roads. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT HRS’ Intellicone Technology to enhance safety, efficiency on UK motorways http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newshrs-intellicone-technology-to-enhance-safety-efficiency-on-uk-motorways http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newshrs-intellicone-technology-to-enhance-safety-efficiency-on-uk-motorways Highway Resource Solutions (HRS) has introduced Intellicone - an integrated safety solution for road maintenance contractors and clients, which is being deployed on some stretches of the M6 motorway in the UK. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT US highway administration deploys robotic technology to inspect bridge safety http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsus-highway-administration-deploys-robotic-technology-to-inspect-bridge-safety http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsus-highway-administration-deploys-robotic-technology-to-inspect-bridge-safety The US Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is deploying a new robot to help examine the safety and structural integrity of concrete bridge decks across the country. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT CarCharging partners with Nissan to expand EV quick charging network http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newscarcharging-partners-with-nissan-to-expand-ev-quick-charging-network http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newscarcharging-partners-with-nissan-to-expand-ev-quick-charging-network CarCharging, a US-based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is launching a joint initiative with Nissan to increase the availability of EV charging and expand consumer awareness of the electric car market. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT BLIP Systems and Peek Traffic partner to ease traffic congestion in Sweden http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsblip-systems-peek-traffic-partner-ease-traffic-congestion-sweden http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsblip-systems-peek-traffic-partner-ease-traffic-congestion-sweden BLIP Systems, a wireless technology company in Denmark, has entered into a strategic partnership with intelligent traffic services provider Peek Traffic to introduce its BlipTrack service in order to ease traffic congestion to Swedish cities. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT SES America-Innovative Solutions for Dynamic Message Signs http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/driver_info/ses-america/ http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/driver_info/ses-america/ SES America, a leader in the ITS industry since 1986, is recognized as a pioneer for its design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of dynamic message signs (DMSs), lane control signs, blank-out signs and DMS retrofit kits. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT New Zealand awards design contract for major underpass http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsnew-zealand-awards-design-contract-major-underpass http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsnew-zealand-awards-design-contract-major-underpass The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has awarded engineering consultancy firm Beca a contract to design the Hairini Link Maungatapu underpass. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT SICE-ITS, Tunnel and Tolling Systems Integration http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/traffic_man/sice/ http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/traffic_man/sice/ Sociedad Ibérica de Construcciones Eléctricas S.A. (SICE) is a systems and services integrator company specialising in intelligent transportation solutions for industrial, environmental and telecommunication management systems. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Traficon-Video Detection Technology for Intersection Control, Crosswalk Safety, Automatic Incident Detection, Data Acquisition and Intersection Enforcement http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/detection/traficon/ http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/detection/traficon/ Traficon is the number one reference in video image processing for traffic analysis. Traffic managers all over the world use this intelligent technology for vehicle and pedestrian presence detection, traffic data collection, automatic incident detect… Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Maccaferri Launches PA6 - A New Environmentally Friendly Polymer Coating System for Wire Products http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/infrastructure/maccaferri-gabions/presspa6-polymer-coating.html http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/infrastructure/maccaferri-gabions/presspa6-polymer-coating.html Geotechnical specialist Maccaferri, best known for its wire-mesh Gabions used in retaining wall construction, has introduced a new, environmentally friendly protective coating for its double-twist wire based products, which offers improved technical … Tue, 14 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT Route 1 Gateway Project http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/projects/route-1-gateway-project/ http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/projects/route-1-gateway-project/ Route 1 Gateway is a new public-private partnership transportation project involving the construction of a 55km long four-lane highway between Waweig and Lepreau, with major improvements along the Route 1. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Alabama unveils 250 road and bridge improvement programmes in rural counties http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsalabama-unveils-250-road-bridge-improvement-programmes-rural-counties http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsalabama-unveils-250-road-bridge-improvement-programmes-rural-counties Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has unveiled 254 road and bridge revamp projects in the state's rural counties as part of the Rural Assistance Match Program (RAMP). Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Liberia signs major road construction deal with Chinese firm CHICO http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsliberia-signs-major-road-construction-deal-chinese-firm-chico http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/news/newsliberia-signs-major-road-construction-deal-chinese-firm-chico The Government of Liberia has signed a $70.9m agreement with Chinese state-owned China Henan International Cooperation Group Co (CHICO) for the construction of the Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea Border Road. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT