smartmicro radar sensors optimising traffic flow at Plymouth’s busiest roundabout
Radar sensors installed by smartmicro at Marsh Mills, the largest and busiest roundabout in Plymouth, Devon, are playing a pivotal role in optimising traffic flow. Marsh Mills handles 35,000 vehicle movements daily, and as a critical gateway for visitors and a vital commuter route connecting the eastern part of the city to the waterfront and […]
“32 years on and it still feels like Day One” – smartmicro’s Peter Eccleson reflects another year in ITS
The Managing Director of smartmicro UK, Peter Eccleson, has talked about his long career in the transport industry, describing it as his “passion, hobby and home.” The industry veteran talks about being on the ground floor of countless exciting projects and helping to build businesses from the ground up. “Every milestone has been a stepping […]
TTF Conference Exhibition sells out for fourth year in a row
The intelligent transport systems supply chain has once again shown its support for one of the premier industry events of the year, as the Transport Technology Forum Annual Conference returns to Nuneaton, with the exhibition space now filled with 26 companies for the three-day event. The Conference, from 6-8 May at the Leonardo Hotel at […]
smartmicro introduces new TOPGRD radar
Global traffic radar sensors and solutions company smartmicro has introduced a new radar for detection of a range of traffic scenarios. Called TOPGRD, the sensor can do the work of up to 32 in-road loops, with configurable detection zones. The company describes it as the radar is described as cost-effective with a compact form and […]
A smartmicro ‘peek at future’ for Intersection Safety
The vision of transport and highways authorities is simple: ‘that every trip of every kind on our streets, roads, and highways should end with a safe arrival’. This is a sentiment held firm by smartmicro and is at the heart of most international government politics. Many traffic related injuries around the world occur at intersections. […]
JCT Symposium described as an “annual professional highlight”
Ahead of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham next week, participants have praised the event as “opportunity to catch up with industry friends and talk in detail about the advancements we are all contributing to”. 4way Consulting’s Smart Cities Sector Lead Shane Collins made the comments while promoting his company’s involvement in two […]
Safer driving, traffic monitoring, the state of the industry and AI on this bonus Intertraffic Highways Voices with SWARCO and AGD Systems
Despite bringing you daily podcasts last week thanks to our sponsors SWARCO and AGD Systems, we still couldn’t fit in everything we gathered, so in this bonus podcast we talk about road safety, companies coming together and artificial intelligence. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! The Australian […]
smartmicro radar installed at the edge of the Arctic Circle
A smartmicro TRUGRD radar has been installed at a bridge crossing of the River Torne in Lapland at the Finnish/Swedish border. The installation, by Fintraffic who are the special assignment group operating under the ownership steering of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, is on the important border crossing between the towns of Tornio, […]
smartmicro introduces an in-cabin road safety radar
Global traffic radar sensors and solutions company smartmicro has introduced a new all-in-one In-Cabin Radar, covering the entire vehicle interior with a single sensor. It says this revolutionises safety applications including child presence detection, intrusion detection, seat belt reminders and health monitoring. The in-cabin 60-64 GHz radar, featuring a single board and single chip design […]
Exhibitors praise JCT Traffic Signals Symposium for attracting the right people and not being commercialised
With the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham just a week away, companies exhibiting have described why it’s such an important event on the calendar, while praising the quality of programme and participation. Seven exhibitors; AGD Systems, INRIX, Messagemaker Displays, PTV Group, Simplifai Systems, smartmicro and TRL are ensuring the longevity of the knowledge sharing […]