ITS

A large part of an intelligent traffic system is knowing the current status of your traffic equipment—and being able to respond to issues remotely whenever possible. The Traffic Center system allows traffic personnel to do just that, whether the city has an advanced traffic management center or just a single workstation.

The Traffic Center system includes a number of service modules, each providing information for a different part of the traffic system. These modules enables cities to efficiently increase their ITS capabilities by integrating the system in the areas it’s needed most. Additional modules may then be added to expand ITS functions.

As cities have improved and expanded their bicycle infrastructure during the past 20 years, traffic departments have found themselves continually seeking to solve a historically difficult problem—detecting and responding to bicycles at intersections.

Known for its accuracy and reliability in detecting transit and first-response vehicles throughout North America, the EMTRAC system now utilizes its patented technology to offer a non-intrusive bicycle-detection system.

The EMTRAC Bicycle Detection System includes a mobile-device app to help deliver accurate bicycle detection. The app recognizes when the cyclist is within a pre-defined detection zone and notifies the traffic controller via NTCIP or cabinet-mounted Priority Detector.

While the number of traffic fatalities has decreased in the past ten years, the number of pedestrian fatalities has actually increased—highlighting an area of where significant improvement can be made. Additionally, the majority of pedestrian fatalities occur at non-intersections (71%) versus intersections with pedestrian crossings (19%).

The EMTRAC System provides a non-intrusive way to enhance your pedestrian signaling systems and to encourage crosswalk usage—both key elements for increasing safety and accessibility.

The EMTRAC System does not require costly intersection-hardware installation and can utilize NTCIP 1211 protocol standards to enable communication with traffic controllers. As cities strive to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many intersections still fall short.