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 | Jun 23, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Delay Management, Traffic Management
Work zones can create unfavorable roadway conditions for motorists and construction workers. As lanes or sections of roadways are closed for construction, bottlenecks and congestion can build, causing decreased capacity and driver...
by Sarah Penny | May 31, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Traffic Management
Automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPMs) are visual reports and actionable performance measures generated through the automatic collection of high-resolution traffic detection data. The data is sent to a centralized location,...
by Sarah Penny | May 17, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Traffic Management
Traffic can be unpredictable, creating slow travel speeds, increased delays, and increased risk of collisions. Freeways and other high-volume roadways frequently face heavy congestion, often due to non-recurrent conditions such as accidents or weather...
by Sarah Penny | May 11, 2021 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Traffic Management
Signal retiming projects are fundamental for efficient transportation systems, with the ultimate goal being to minimize the time that vehicles are stopped and delayed at intersections. The U.S. Department of Transportation advises that traffic signal...
by Shahrzad Jalali | Jul 16, 2020 | Blog - ITS Systems - Vehicle detection, Traffic Management
We have all experienced traffic delays in our trips to home, work, or vacations. Although sometimes delays are expected ahead of time, and we can add extra time to our trip duration, unexpected delays can create serious problems for travelers, shippers, and...