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Tag Archives: Traffic Management

Smart TMS for Sambalpur

An agreement for the implementation of a unified command and control platform-based city surveillance, integrated traffic management and public address system was signed by the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the district police with VL Access India. The project envisages deployment of 207 AI-powered cameras across 52 strategic locations within the city in two phases. Advanced bullet, facial recognition, PTZ ...

Road Markings: Life Line of Road Safety

From a humble beginning of manufacturing only thermoplastic road marking material two decades back, the Nagpur based Automark Industries (India) has now started manufacturing a range of road marking materials and road safety products. Nasim Khan, Senior General Manger, Automark Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd spoke to Trafficinfratech. Automark has evolved from basic road safety tools like road markings to integral ...

AI-powered CCTV cameras on E-way

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has completed the installation of 106 CCTV cameras along the 94-kilometre Mumbai-Pune route as part of an AI-powered Intelligent Traffic Management System. This will assist highway traffic police in taking strong action against violators. According to the MSRDC, AI-administered cameras can detect up to 17 different types of traffic violations, ensuring complete surveillance ...

Accelerating Intelligent Mobility in India TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Intelligent mobility market in India, going with the global trends is experiencing rapid growth in technology and innovation to make travel smart and safe. India is showing great urgency to mitigate road accidents, fasten emergency response, strengthen world class road developments, make highways smarter, revolutionise public transport, strengthen intermodal integration, promote e-mobility, AI, IoT, big data analytics, share mobility… and ...

ITS World Congress 2024, Dubai – Collaborations – Learnings – Opportunities

The ITS India Pavilion at the 30th ITS World Congress 2024 in Dubai, held from September 16 to 20, was a vibrant hub showcasing solutions in traffic management, connected vehicle systems, enforcement, and sustainable mobility. This collaborative effort brought together industry leaders including AABMATICA Technologies, ADOR Powertron, Amnex Infotechnologies, Arcadis, Danlaw Inc., Envoys Electronics, ITS Planners & Engineers, Metro Infrasys, ...

Kochi Water Metro Technological innovations for traffic management

Kochi, a vibrant city in Kerala, India, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and picturesque backwaters. The Kochi Water Metro is a pioneering public water transportation initiative designed to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the City. By utilizing the city’s extensive waterways, it offers an eco-friendly and efficient alternative to road travel. The project includes ...

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. ...

Variable Messaging Signs to Video and Movie signs A journey not so safe

Worldwide, VMS in traffic management stands for “Variable Messaging Sign.” However, in recent years, influenced by inexpensive  technology from neighbouring countries, for many Indian highways, VMS has begun to mean “Video and Movie Signs.” This shift has undermined the original purpose and design of VMS, prioritizing cost savings over functionality. VMS used for advertisements have become sources of distraction and ...

The Rise and Impact of Camera Technologies in Law Enforcement

In the modern era of digital transformation, law enforcement agencies have increasingly turned to advanced technological tools to enhance public safety and enforce laws for the ever-increasing volume of vehicles. Among these tools, enforcement cameras have emerged as pivotal instruments. These devices can reduce the strain put on manual intervention, allowing effective monitoring of traffic and other public areas. Traffic ...

Driver Training and Beyond

Defensive driving training and traffic psychology would be a powerful combination that could contribute to safer driving practices. This can help reduce the chances of road crash deaths and injuries, writes Arushi Baluja, Head – Department of Driver Training, Public Health and International Relations, Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) – College of Traffic Management (CTM). India has an estimated ...