Will electronic warnings improve road safety for motorcyclists?

Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems)that warn a motorcyclist of an upcoming danger only work if the rider is interpreting the warning correctly and reacts accordingly. So far however, there is little knowledge about how long a rider reaction towards a warning takes. Additionally, the question arises whether reactions from the passenger car domain can be applied […]

NIMS: C-ITS Pilot Project for Enhanced Traffic Safety launched in Ireland

Ireland’s Network Intelligence and Management System (NIMS) initiative is set to revolutionize the country’s motorway network through a Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) pilot project, in collaboration with Kapsch TrafficCom, reports Europawire. Integrated into the operational Traffic Management solution since January 2024, C-ITS will provide real-time information to road users, enhancing traffic safety. With the […]

Irish Government looks for volunteers to test C-ITS

Ireland’s Minister of State with special responsibility for road safety, Jack Chambers TD, alongside Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has launched an EU-funded pilot programme for on-road Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems. This pilot is part of a €10 million (£8.5 million) of spending, with half the funding provided by the EU and half by the State, […]