by Sarah Penny | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Miscellaneous
In the 1950s and 60s, urban areas saw a mass migration to suburban and exurban areas, leading to an increase in personal car ownership and commuter traffic. Alongside this increase in car traffic came the increased implementation of highways and large roads,...
by Sarah Penny | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Miscellaneous
Roadway planning in the United States and Canada has long held motor vehicle speed and ease as a top priority, leading to a network of high-speed roads and impatient drivers. Mobile apps have inadvertently contributed to an increase of motorists cutting...
by Maclain | Aug 23, 2021 | Big Data, Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Traffic Management
Location data provides valuable information to traffic planners and engineers, allowing for the collection of metrics such as origin-destination, speed, and travel time data. Location data is collected from moving...
by Sarah Penny | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Miscellaneous
Asset tracking is extremely beneficial to businesses, proven by the estimate that by 2025, the global asset tracking market will reach $36.3 billion. As business becomes increasingly digital and assets move across locations on a local and global scale,...
by Sarah Penny | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Traffic Management
When measuring and interpreting the performance of a transportation facility, there are various users and stakeholders, such as motorists, pedestrians, community members, and agencies, who have different needs and expectations. Level of service scores can provide a...
by Sarah Penny | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Miscellaneous
Vehicle counts and classification data provide traffic agencies with valuable information regarding the use and occupancy of roadways. Knowing how many vehicles are using roadways, and at which times, is vital to traffic planning and operations, such as...