Road traffic management

TAPCO Launches New LegendViz™ Traffic Signs for Improved Nighttime Visibility

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Land transport, Transport, Road transport, Road safety, Road traffic management, Traffic law, Street furniture, Traffic signs, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, TAPCO, Traffic

BROWN DEER, Wis., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Traffic and Parking Control Company, Inc. (TAPCO), manufacturer, distributor and service provider of traffic and parking control products, is excited to announce the launch of a new product line, LegendViz Traffic Signs.

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  • BROWN DEER, Wis., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Traffic and Parking Control Company, Inc. (TAPCO), manufacturer, distributor and service provider of traffic and parking control products, is excited to announce the launch of a new product line, LegendViz Traffic Signs.
  • A TAPCO survey found that improved legend visibility is a top-ranked need for LED-enhanced signs among state DOT and municipal traffic engineers.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new LegendViz Traffic Signs," said TAPCO Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Robert Prosser.
  • LegendViz Traffic Signs are designed for simple, single-person installation and are MUTCD compliant, with both solar and AC power options available for flexible configuration.

Transurban Launches Mileage-Based User Fee Study in Partnership with Government and Industry

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Transport, Land transport, Road traffic management, Pricing, Toll roads, Transport economics, Types of roads, Toll, Traffic congestion, User pays, Vehicle miles traveled tax, Road pricing

DOT), the study is part of the largest multi-state mileage-based user fee exploration in the Eastern U.S.

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  • DOT), the study is part of the largest multi-state mileage-based user fee exploration in the Eastern U.S.
  • The DriveTU study will examine how mileage-based user fee systems can work with toll roads, and how such systems can incorporate congestion and cordon pricing.
  • Mileage-based user fees are based on the "user pays" principle and are seen as a possible solution.
  • Learn more about Transurban's DriveTU mileage-based user fee study and how to get involved.

Town of Lancaster Gives the Green Light to Viridi Parente's Backup Power System for Traffic Signals

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Environment, Public transport, Technology, Other Energy, Transport, Public policy, Government, Energy, Hardware, State, Local, Land transport, Transport, Road transport, Traffic law, Faveo, Help desk software, Road traffic management, Traffic light, Volta, Electric battery, Traffic, Intersection

The Volta FAVEO Traffic System , a roadway intersection backup power system using safe lithium-ion battery technology from Viridi's subsidiary Volta Energy Products, Inc ., was recently installed at the intersection of William Street and Aurora Street.

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  • The Volta FAVEO Traffic System , a roadway intersection backup power system using safe lithium-ion battery technology from Viridi's subsidiary Volta Energy Products, Inc ., was recently installed at the intersection of William Street and Aurora Street.
  • In the event of grid power interruptions, the Volta FAVEO system instantaneously powers up, allowing traffic lights, police cameras, and other critical intersection technology to continue operating.
  • With this system, more emergency personnel will be able to provide essential public safety services instead of having to direct traffic.
  • "The Volta FAVEO system helps communities achieve their decarbonization goals by maintaining the smooth flow of traffic, even during a power outage."

Proposed amendments to the Grade Crossings Regulations will help focus efforts to improve safety at grade crossings

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Land transport, Transport, Road transport, Road safety, Level crossing, Road traffic management, Traffic, Level crossings in the United Kingdom

That is why the Government of Canada continues taking action to address the risks related to grade crossings and improve rail safety across the country.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada continues taking action to address the risks related to grade crossings and improve rail safety across the country.
  • are more effective in focusing the efforts of railway companies, public road authorities and private crossing owners on grade crossings that present the greatest risks to community safety.
  • "Railway companies, public road authorities and owners of private crossings share the responsibility for managing safety at grade crossings, and ensuring that they meet the requirements of the
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  • Grade crossings can pose a higher risk to safety based on indicators such as traffic volume, track complexity and history of accidents.

Piedmont Police Department Launches First-Of-Its-Kind ALPR Transparency Portal, Setting A New Standard for Transparency in Policing

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Articles, Artificial intelligence, Academic disciplines, Automatic identification and data capture, Automatic number-plate recognition, Electronic toll collection, Optical character recognition, Road traffic management, Surveillance, Transparency, Media transparency

The Transparency Portal is a new offering of Flock Safety, a public safety operating system and the provider of Piedmont Polices ALPR camera system.

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  • The Transparency Portal is a new offering of Flock Safety, a public safety operating system and the provider of Piedmont Polices ALPR camera system.
  • The Transparency Portal serves as a hub for Piedmont Police Departments ALPR usage, data retention, and access policies.
  • It provides a landmark approach to transparency and accountability by providing the public with anonymized audit logs of all police usage of the technology.
  • The Piedmont Police Department strives to provide transparency on all police activities, policies, and practices, and Flock Safetys Transparency Portal is another positive step in that direction, said Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers.

US Tolling Market Size, Trends and Forecasts Report 2021-2025: Upcoming Tolling Technologies, New Opportunity for P3 Concessions & Next Generation Transponders - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Transport, Other Transport, Tolling, Electronic toll collection, Radio-frequency identification, Car costs, Road traffic management

The "The US Tolling Market: Size, Trends and Forecasts (2021-2025 Edition)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The US Tolling Market: Size, Trends and Forecasts (2021-2025 Edition)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • "The US Tolling Market: Size, Trends and Forecasts (2021-2025 Edition)", provides an in depth analysis of the US tolling market by value, by toll road mileage, by vehicle share, etc.
  • The report also assesses the key opportunities in the market and outlines the factors that are and will be driving the growth of the industry.
  • Growth of the overall US tolling market has also been forecasted for the period 2021-2025, taking into consideration the previous growth patterns, the growth drivers and the current and future trends.

BolaWrap® First Hometown Use – Safely Assists Officers to Restrain Moving Subject

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Land transport, Transport, Road safety, Road traffic management, Road transport, Traffic, Traffic law

On May 28, 2021, Tempe Police Department officers observed a subject running through traffic, causing a danger to himself and others.

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  • On May 28, 2021, Tempe Police Department officers observed a subject running through traffic, causing a danger to himself and others.
  • The officer deployed the BolaWrap, restricting the subjects mobility and preventing him from moving away.
  • We are pleased to see another safe and successful deployment of the BolaWrap on a moving subject, said Tom Smith, President and CEO of WRAP.
  • We believe BolaWrap augments an officers response options in dealing with uncooperative subjects without painful force, especially subjects in crisis.

NCLA Asks Miami Court to Stop Coral Gables from Using ALPRs to Violate Drivers’ Privacy Interests

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Law enforcement, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Crime prevention, National security, Security, Automatic number-plate recognition, Road traffic management, Coral Gables, Florida, Surveillance

There are 18 ALPR devices located at major intersections and other strategic points throughout Coral Gables.

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  • There are 18 ALPR devices located at major intersections and other strategic points throughout Coral Gables.
  • The information gathered by the ALPRs is searchable and available to 68 different law enforcement agencies, including the FBI.
  • NCLA released the following statement:
    The indiscriminate surveillance of law-abiding people by the City of Coral Gables is truly breathtaking.
  • This police state is unlawful, and the Court must stop Coral Gables from violating every drivers civil liberties immediately.

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to Pilot Waycare to Support Traffic Management Operations, Reduce Crashes and Congestion

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Transport, Land transport, Road traffic management, Road transport, Traffic congestion, North Carolina Department of Transportation

The solution provides NCDOT with real-time automated incident identification, irregular congestion detection, and collaborative tools for more efficient response and planning.

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  • The solution provides NCDOT with real-time automated incident identification, irregular congestion detection, and collaborative tools for more efficient response and planning.
  • "Waycare is helping NCDOT leverage technology to better serve drivers navigating throughout the region," said Paul-Matthew Zamsky, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Waycare.
  • Waycare is committed to making today's roads safer and more accessible through its cloud-based, artificial intelligence (AI) traffic management and transit solutions.
  • Waycare works collaboratively with traffic management centers, law enforcement, service patrol, and other agencies to produce an all-in-one traffic management platform with the widest array of data partnerships in the industry.

Freight Bottlenecks a $42 Billion Hidden Cost on U.S. Economy, Federal Data Shows

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Transport, Articles, Human activities, Freight transport, Road traffic management, Road transport, American Road and Transportation Builders Association, Transportation in the United States, Bottleneck, Rail freight transport, Traffic bottleneck, Cargo

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Freight bottlenecks cost the U.S. economy more than $42 billion in 2019a hidden tax on the American people that is only likely to increase as the country fully opens, according to a review of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Freight bottlenecks cost the U.S. economy more than $42 billion in 2019a hidden tax on the American people that is only likely to increase as the country fully opens, according to a review of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data.
  • The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) study, "Throttled: The Economic Costs of Freight Bottlenecks," also showsthat freight shipments suffered almost 660 million hours of delay on the nation's roadways.
  • "Legislation to address freight mobility through increased federal transportation investment would help alleviate these bottlenecks, increase business productivity, and power the economy for the next generation."
  • New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Houston, Nashville, San Francisco, Seattle, Philadelphia, and Atlanta are among cities hardest hit by freight bottlenecks.