Mobile Visual Information Systems

Mobile Visual Information Systems (MVIS), a supplier of mobile and solar-powered monitoring and visual information systems, is launching a new solar-powered variable message sign (VMS) system at Traffex 2013 in Birmingham, UK.

The new portable solar-powered journey time solution (SPJTS) features the latest software and hardware technology, offering users with a cost-effective solution for short-term road works projects.

This easy-to-install system includes two Vysionics’ SkyHawk automatic number plate recognition cameras mounted on MVIS’s new Solar 2012 multi-use trailers and a Bartco VMS-A.

The Solar 2012 multi-use trailer platform mounts multiple products on a single, solar-powered, mobile platform, enabling the flexible combination of a selection of temporary ITS equipment from MVIS’s portfolio.

"The new portable solar-powered journey time solution (SPJTS) features the latest software and hardware technology, offering users with a cost-effective solution for short-term road works projects."

The unit is installed before the entry to a section of road works, immediately in advance of a suitable exit.

When deployed, the SPJTS converts the data gathered using the SkyHawk ANPR system into a message, which is viewed by the road user and provides prior notification of journey times via a roadwork scheme.

This latest intelligent transport system (ITS) allows road users to make informed decisions regarding how to minimise journey disruption, warning of delays and advising of their extent.

The unit provides users with an opportunity to take an alternative route wherever necessary.

MVIS managing director Tony Price said that the company works in partnership with major highways industry organisations to create innovative ITS solutions, such as the SPJTS, to help the UK’s road network operate with increasing efficiency.

MVIS focuses on development of ITS solutions in partnership with public and private sector traffic management organisations.

Image: The new portable solar powered journey time solution allows road users to make informed decisions. Photo: courtesy of Mobile Visual Information Systems Limited.