NXP Semiconductors Provides Contactless Transport Payment for Russian 2014 Winter Olympics

Transportation Facilities

NXP Semiconductors announced that its contactless microcontroller has been chosen by the Russian city of Sochi hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics to power the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system of its ground transportation network. This will be the first rollout of controller in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Working with partners including the solution provider and equipment

Hikvision Mobile Surveillance Keep Chinese City Buses Safe

Transportation Facilities

The Ningbo city bus mobile surveillance project, one of the transportation installations in China, covers more than 3,600 buses belonging to 14 transportation companies in Ningbo city.

March Networks Improves Abu Dhabi Department of Transport Customer Service

Transportation Facilities

March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DOT) in the United Arab Emirates is using the company's VMS in a new customer care facility to ensure the safety and security of clients and staff, and improve customer service. The solution includes VMS software, minidome network cameras and analytics available in the portfolio.

Integrated Access Control Protects Shanghai Metro

Transportation Facilities

The Shanghai Metro installed an integrated TDSi access control solution for Lines 6 and 9. TDSi is also installing systems for the newest Line 7, with service to the World Expo site.

IndigoVision Wireless Video Watches Over Peruvian City

Transportation Facilities

The city of Arequipa in Peru has deployed a city-wide wireless surveillance system using IndigoVision's complete IP video solution. The system was designed and installed by wireless network specialist Netkrom Technologies and IndigoVision's authorized partner Exprescom.

Optelecom-NKF Fiber Optics Connect Singaporean Metro Stations

Transportation Facilities

The city-state of Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most densely-populated nations in the world. Its MRT rail network forms the backbone of the city's public transport system. The government is currently expanding the network through the introduction of the Circle Line (CCL), a fully-underground orbital line connecting all the MRT routes into the city, at a cost of US$6.7 billion.

Axis Network Cameras Secure Spanish Bus Riders

Transportation Facilities

Axis Communications' network cameras will be installed on Madrid's 2,300 public buses. Each bus will include three network cameras and one video encoder. The network video products will be part of a security system to improve passenger's security and safety. The installation started in late 2009 and the whole installation will be finished by the end of 2010.

Intelligent Traffic Systems Face Legacy Roadblocks

Transportation Facilities

Transportation projects continue to tackle problems with interoperability and transmission. Meeting sustainable development objectives for better transportation systems remains a challenge.Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) help capitalize on existing infrastructure for optimal operation, said Martial Chevreuil, Executive VP, Strategic Policy and Development, Egis Mobilite.

Integration Enables Customized Traffic Management

Transportation Facilities

The upgrade of the A1 motorway is one of the largest road projects in Poland, aiming to improve safety and quality of service for users. Stretching 90 km from Gdansk to Nowe Marzy, the A1 motorway project — including design, build, maintenance and support — took three years to complete. CS was awarded the contract by Intertoll in 2007, an European operator of highway concessions, to deliver two tu

Traveling Smart with Intelligent Traffic Technologies

Transportation Facilities

Making day-to-day commuting easier and safer is a widespread concern. The global market for intelligent transportation system (ITS) will grow at 11 percent in 2009 and 2010, and is expected to grow at 10 percent each year from 2010 to 2015, said Pascal Lemonnier, ITS Business Development Manager, CS Group.