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Stay up to date with the latest Innovations updates from the global road traffic industryWisconsin to Develop New Highway Warning System
The US Department of Transportation has awarded a grant to a company based in Wisconsin to develop a new highway incident detection and warning system for the state's highways. The...
Vietnam to Install ERP System for Road Traffic
Ho Chi Minh City (HCM) in Vietnam plans to install an Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system to address traffic congestion in the city. The ERP system, which is based on a pay-as-you-use...
Localised Drivers Conversations Could Prevent Traffic Jams
US firm TrafficTalk has unveiled a new voice-based, mobile traffic information application that allows drivers to communicate with each other and pass on traffic information. The...
Valeo Unveils New Detection System
French firm Valeo has developed a multicamera detection system that allows drivers a full view of their vehicle's immediate surroundings to aid safe driving. The system, based on camera,...
TomTom Unveils New Road Navigation Software for iPhone
Dutch firm TomTom has unveiled its new turn-by-turn spoken personal navigation software for Apple's iPhone 3G and 3GS models. The software uses TomTom's in-house map data and advanced...
ITS Could Help Reduce Australian Rail Crossing Accidents, Says Expert
Rail crossing accidents in Australia could be eliminated by using intelligent transport systems that can programme trains to send warning signals to cars when they are nearing level...
Location Info for GPS Messenger Users in US and Canada
Satellite GPS Messenger users in the US and Canada can now access a new service that provides location-based information irrespective of cellular network coverage. The SPOT Assist...
UK Firm Unveils Digital Map Database
A digital map database that is constantly updated by public inputs to provide road network content has been unveiled by UK-based firm Tele Atlas. The new Tele Atlas database, known as...
Motorola Unveils Modem for Wireless Broadband in Highway Vehicles
Motorola has announced its vehicle mounted modem (VMM) 4300 designed for delivering wireless broadband connectivity at highway speeds. The device will provide an opportunity for...
New Technology to Help Determine Accurate Travel Times
Journey Dynamics, a technology provider company, has launched a driver personalisation technology called ‘My Drive’ to improve routing and accurate journey times. The technology helps satnav...
Cobra Unveils Safety Camera Locator
Cobra Electronics has launched its SL3 GPS safety camera locator, a standalone GPS-enabled device that provides audible and visual alerts to drivers. The SL3 warns drivers of driving...
New Traffic Flow Manager to Ease Congestion Launched
Information Display Company, a developer of radar speed technology, has launched a driver alert display 'TrafficFlow Manager' that works with traffic signal timing to alleviate...
New Traffic System to Guide Dangerous Goods Vehicles
European researchers have developed a new routing and monitoring system that promises to provide safer roads and quicker, cheaper turnaround times to trucks carrying dangerous goods. The...
Siemens and Sensys Join to Simplify Wireless Traffic Data Collection
Siemens Traffic Solutions has collaborated with US firm Sensys to integrate their SCOOT adaptive control system with Sensys wireless vehicle detectors. The collaboration is intended to...
US Firm Unveils Bluetooth Traffic Monitoring Technology
A US-based firm has unveiled traffic monitoring technology that traces Bluetooth signals that derive travel times, road speeds and vehicle movements. TrafficCast International’s...
Smart Routing Could Improve Efficiency and Reduce Travel Times
A new feature ‘Smart Routing’ has been added to MapMechanics’ routing and scheduling software to increase efficiency, reduce travel times and boost turnover. The journey times and distances...
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