SpeedInfo updates real-time traffic during ice storms in North Carolina I-95 Corridor and I-40 SmartLink systems get smarter
San Jose, CA - SpeedInfo Inc., a private company based in San Jose, Calif., has deployed 40 DVSS-100 lightweight, solar powered radar sensors to measure traffic speeds on North Carolina highways. Working closely with North Carolina DOT and their consultant, PBS&J, SpeedInfo's real-time traffic speed data network now includes approximately, 250 miles of limited access highways in North Carolina.The sensors have been deployed on the I-40 Raleigh-Durham commuting corridor and along I-95 to the Virginia border improving the coverage, quality and reliability of data for NCDOT's Statewide Traveler Information Management System. Completed in less than a week, this rapid response to customer needs highlights the ease of installation, core strength of our technology, and success of our partnership model.
"Our partnership with SpeedInfo enables PBS&J to work with our clients to develop 511 Traveler Information Systems that provide actual traffic speeds on all highways. The NC DOT is implementing one of the most advanced networks in the country," said Rick Schuman, Associate VP and Division Manager, Transportation for PBS&J. "With SpeedInfo's business model, we can offer significant value through high quality, low-cost traffic data."
The SpeedInfo network operates 24 hours a day, and measures average traffic speeds. The measurements are taken several times per minute and sent to the SpeedInfo Traffic Data Server via the Cingular WirelessR data network with virtually no latency, and then formatted for delivery to data partners via the Internet.
About SpeedInfo
SpeedInfo is a leading innovator of real-time traffic data networks. In addition to providing advanced traffic sensor technology, SpeedInfo server software and network expertise combine to create a commercial data infrastructure that eliminates existing problems with data latency, reliability and comprehensive coverage. SpeedInfo's unique capabilities position the company for growth in the emerging markets for real-time traffic data services. Founded in 2002, SpeedInfo is headquartered in San Jose, Calif.
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About NC DOT SmartLink
NCDOT remains committed to reducing congestion while protecting and improving the State's natural resources. NCDOT commits to development and improvement of its infrastructure through maximization of existing resources and through continual process improvement. This intelligent transportation systems (ITS) project is just one example of leveraging existing resources while providing real-time information and services to North Carolina citizens.
By collecting travel information, NCDOT is able to disseminate information to the public, the users of the NCDOT highway system, to assist in the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. By giving the public access to travel information like construction, incidents, traffic, and transit, the public can make educated decisions about travel times, routes, and modes. Travel information is currently disseminated to the public using venues such as Highway Advisory Radio, Dynamic Message
About PBS&J
This year, PBS&J (www.pbsj.com) celebrates its 45th year of continuous growth and success in meeting the challenging planning, environmental, engineering, architecture, construction management, and program management needs of its clients. Over the past decades, PBS&J has expanded from a small Southeast-based engineering firm to a nationwide leader in civil, construction, environmental, and transportation markets. The employee-owned firm is ranked by Engineering News-Record as 21st among the nation's top consulting firms. PBS&J has 3,800 employees and more than 70 offices located throughout the United States and abroad. PBS&J supports public agencies across the U.S. in the development, implementation and operations of travel information projects and services; the collection, use and archiving of transportation network status data; and the analysis of transportation network status data for better operations and planning purposes.
