German firm Siemens subsidiary Siemens Intelligent Traffic Solutions has joined the US firm Motorola’s channel programme as a value-added reseller (VAR) to provide wireless technologies for advanced traffic management solutions.

The move will allow Siemens’ customers to use Motorola’s wireless broadband solutions for connectivity solutions that can improve the management of congestion, reduce fuel usage and improve environmental conditions.

Siemens Industries general manager Christy Peebles said that Motorola’s wireless networking solutions, together with Siemens’ value added services, will allow agencies to implement advanced communications for peek performing traffic management systems at a fraction of traditional leased-line rates with a return on investment typically in less than 12 months.

“For many cities, the cost to implement technology that can improve the management of congestion, reduce fuel usage and improve environmental conditions has been out of reach due to budget constraints,” Peebles said.

Motorola’s wireless broadband solutions have been used across the world to deploy ITS applications, manage traffic signals, extend their fibre networks, and replace costly leased T1 lines at a relatively low cost.