Studies show that human factors are the leading cause of road accidents, responsible for about 57% of incidents, while vehicle and roadway factors contribute only 3% each, with the remaining incidents stemming from a combination of these elements. Some studies even suggest that human errors account for over 90% of accidents. In response to this pressing concern, IIT Roorkee has ...
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From glass beads to 25,000 variations of traffic lights
The Austria-based traffic technology group SWARCO prides itself on providing safe and smart travel for all. “Innovations and sustainability are the backbones of our company,” says CEO Michael Schuch in a conversation with Mangala Chandran at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024. Schuch reflects on over 25 years with SWARCO, tracing its evolution from provider of glass beads to leading global mobility solutions. ...
Revolutionizing Traffic Management with LiDAR Technology
Viion Systems Inc, a global leader in smart camera technology, is thrilled to announce its entry into the Indian market. Our cutting-edge LiDAR-based cameras are set to transform traffic management and enforcement in India, offering a compelling alternative to existing RADAR-based systems. The Power of LiDAR Unleashing the Potential of LiDAR: At the heart of Viion’s cutting-edge product line, featuring ...
Vehicle Interceptors for Road Safety
A renewed focus on road safety and traffic violation enforcement in India has led to the introduction of unique technology solutions. Sid Jalan explores one such solution – Vehicle Interceptors – and its deployment in the country. Indian roads, spread across 63 lakh kms, have become infamous for their lack of safety – often featuring as one of the most ...
ITS using C-V2X
Intelligent transport system is an important requirement in India and adopting C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle to Everything) technology based on 3GPP specifications will create a harmonised eco-system with the Cellular networks Intelligent Transport Systems are a suite of public transport planning, operations management and customer service applications that are enabled by advanced information and communications technologies. They act to enhance the ...