Many things within a parking space require energy, from the lighting to the automated doors and the electric vehicle charging. It can be quite a big change to ensure that the energy used, is from a sustainable source. When considering the energy source, opt for a green energy ... Read More
06
Dec2021
06
Dec2021
The number of traffic technology and smart mobility startups is ever growing, contributing significantly to the innovative character of the industry. Consequently, commercial businesses, cities and government authorities are keen to cooperate with these new entrepreneurs.
ITSUP will be an integrated event at Intertraffic Amsterdam from 29 March ... Read More
11
Nov2021
Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing cities in China. The population of Shenzhen is currently just over 12 million but is expected to reach over 15 million by 2035. With such a rapid increase in population the city has to ensure that its citizens’ mobility options remain ... Read More
09
Oct2021
Western Systems is partnering with Yunex Traffic and the City of Monterey, California, to expand their SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique) adaptive traffic control system to more corridors within the city.
SCOOT models the traffic detected on the street to continuously adapt three key traffic control parameters: ... Read More
09
Oct2021
It is not correct to call traffic events ‘accidents’, since they are generally not accidental, but are caused by different human behaviours or characteristics of the environment. It is estimated that 93 percent of traffic events have their origin in avoidable human errors, the rest have to do ... Read More
10
Sep2021
Frequent readers of this column know that I love riding my racing bicycle and that often commute on it. When entering the city center, it is always wise to cautious. If you have ever been to Amsterdam, you know what I mean. The city is so busy with ... Read More
09
Sep2021
These parking wheel stops prevent cars from parking outside of designated bays or cutting across parking areas, they can also protect fencing, buildings and other parked vehicles from unwanted contact and damage. These stops have become very popular for use with Electric Vehicle Charging Bays. The wheel stops ... Read More
31
Aug2021
Working towards Vision Zero
The only way to practical, feasible way to drastically reduce the number of traffic victims the implementation and employment of a ‘vision zero’ and ‘safe system’ approach in which the entire design of traffic and the lay-out of road and cycle infrastructure is ... Read More
14
Aug2021
The many types of bollards that are available are used by almost every sector of industry and even private homes. They are used by hospitals and schools to prevent inappropriate parking on verges.
Industrial sites use bollards to protect expensive assets and ensure that vehicles are unable to ... Read More
22
Jul2021
Smart street lighting and EU Green Deal: an illuminating discussion
For Mehmet Aras, Global Segment Leader for Transportation and Smart Mobility at Signify, the ‘lull’ gave the Dutch company time to take a breath, re-evaluate their approach and take a closer look at city stakeholders’ pain points ... Read More
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