United Kingdom
Modernization of traffic lights in Liverpool
Traffic Technology Today, 18.03.2022
The United City of Liverpool Authority (LCRCA) has signed a contract with Yunex Traffic to upgrade 750 traffic lights using central LED Light Source (CLS) technology, which consumes less energy, providing improved visibility and reliability.
This solution is designed to provide energy and cost savings of approximately 75% compared to older halogen lamps, as well as significantly reduce the need for maintenance. It is expected that the new traffic lights will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 1,300 tons and energy consumption by almost 400,000 pounds per year.
The modernization will allow to preserve the existing roadside infrastructure, while energy-saving LED traffic lights have a long service life and provide better visibility in all weather conditions and lighting conditions.
More than 9,000 signal elements and 2,400 waiting signs at pedestrian crossings will be upgraded throughout the city as part of the program. 300 controllers will also be replaced.
Denmark
Automatic traffic control vehicles with LIDAR technology
Traffic Technology Today, 17.03.2022
Vitronic has announced the development and maintenance of automatic traffic control (ATK) vehicle equipment for the Danish National Police under a new seven-year contract.
Vitronic solutions based on LIDAR technology will help the Danish National Police in ensuring compliance with the speed limit and achieving zero deaths and injuries on the roads.
The first 25 ATK vehicles will be delivered in 2022. A total of 107 ATK vehicles are planned to be delivered.
All cars will be equipped with the new Vitronic FM1 Poliscan system, for measuring the speed of vehicles both from inside ATK cars and using remote tripods.
Vitronic will act as the main contractor responsible for all deliveries of new Ford Custom vehicles and related systems. Throughout the contract, Vitronic will cooperate with local subcontractors such as Haarby Karosseri, Autohuset Vestergraad, Swarco and Ford Motor Company DK.
USA
Contract for the management of intersections in the state of Florida
Traffic Technology Today, 17.03.2022
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has signed a multi-year contract with Iteris to provide services in the field of intelligent mobility, security and sustainable development.
Under the terms of a multi-year contract that extends and expands the previous program, Iteris will provide management services for 500 intersections on major transportation corridors in Florida, which include 20% of regulated intersections in the state.
FDOT's multi-year project with Iteris aims to reduce travel time, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while improving safety, mobility, environmental and air quality, and overall travel comfort for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians.
Iteris will provide services including performance monitoring and reporting, updating the traffic light synchronization plan, developing and implementing accident detour routes, responding to citizen feedback, as well as regular on-site inspections for maintenance.
The State of Michigan has announced grants that will expand the possibilities of testing innovative mobility solutions in real conditions.
Traffic Technology Today, 20.03.2022
Arrive and WiTricity have received grants to deploy and test mobility projects within the Detroit Intelligent Parking Laboratory (DSPL) to eliminate last-mile mobility problems and improve infrastructure for electric vehicles (EV).
DSPL is located in Corktown and is an open innovation platform and testing ground for mobility, logistics and electric vehicle charging technologies.
Founded by Bedrock, Bosch, Ford Motor Company and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, DSPL is managed by the American Mobility Center and offers a joint platform for innovative companies in the field of mobility to explore opportunities to improve the quality of customer service, as well as the efficient movement of vehicles and cargo in certain conditions.
DSPL grants focus on accelerating mobility solutions that increase the environmental sustainability of transport through the introduction of electric vehicles and the creation of charging infrastructure, expanding access to transport services and upgrading existing transport systems.