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Pinellas County, Florida, has selected Kapsch TrafficCom for a project to improve mobility and safety by implementing advanced technology solutions funded by a USD 4.6 million grant. The project aims to reduce pedestrian accidents and address congestion along key local roads. Kapsch TrafficCom will deploy intersection safety solutions and a decision support system to enhance traffic flow and safety in the region.
La contea di Pinellas, in Florida, ha scelto Kapsch TrafficCom per un progetto volto a migliorare la mobilità e la sicurezza attraverso la realizzazione di soluzioni tecnologiche avanzate, finanziate da un contributo di 4,6 milioni di dollari. L'obiettivo del progetto è ridurre gli incidenti ai pedoni e affrontare l'intasamento lungo le principali strade locali. Kapsch TrafficCom implementerà soluzioni per la sicurezza degli incroci e un sistema di supporto decisionale per migliorare il flusso del traffico e la sicurezza nella regione.
El condado de Pinellas, en Florida, ha seleccionado a Kapsch TrafficCom para un proyecto destinado a mejorar la movilidad y seguridad mediante la implementación de soluciones tecnológicas avanzadas, financiadas por una subvención de 4,6 millones de dólares. El proyecto tiene como objetivo reducir los accidentes peatonales y abordar la congestión en las principales carreteras locales. Kapsch TrafficCom desplegará soluciones de seguridad en intersecciones y un sistema de apoyo a la decisión para mejorar el flujo y la seguridad del tránsito en la región.
플로리다주 핀넬라스 카운티는 460만 달러의 보조금으로 자금을 지원받아 이동성 및 안전을 향상시키기 위한 첨단 기술 솔루션을 구현하는 프로젝트에 Kapsch TrafficCom을 선정하였습니다. 이 프로젝트의 목적은 보행자 사고를 줄이고 주요 지역 도로에서의 혼잡 문제를 해결하는 것입니다. Kapsch TrafficCom은 교차로 안전 솔루션과 결정 지원 시스템을 배치하여 지역의 교통 흐름과 안전을 향상시킬 것입니다.
Le comté de Pinellas, en Floride, a choisi Kapsch TrafficCom pour un projet destiné à améliorer la mobilité et la sécurité en mettant en œuvre des solutions technologiques avancées, financées par une subvention de 4,6 millions de dollars. Le projet vise à réduire les accidents de piétons et à aborder la congestion le long des routes locales clés. Kapsch TrafficCom déploiera des solutions de sécurité pour les intersections et un système de soutien à la décision pour améliorer la fluidité et la sécurité du trafic dans la région.
Der Bezirk Pinellas County in Florida hat Kapsch TrafficCom für ein Projekt ausgewählt, das die Mobilität und Sicherheit durch die Implementierung fortschrittlicher technologischer Lösungen verbessern soll, finanziert durch einen Zuschuss von 4,6 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, Fußgängerunfälle zu reduzieren und Staus auf wichtigen lokalen Straßen zu bewältigen. Kapsch TrafficCom wird Sicherheitslösungen für Kreuzungen und ein Entscheidungsunterstützungssystem einführen, um den Verkehrsfluss und die Sicherheit in der Region zu verbessern.
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  • Pinellas County selects Kapsch TrafficCom for a mobility and safety project funded by a USD 4.6 million grant
  • Kapsch TrafficCom to implement advanced technology solutions to reduce pedestrian accidents and congestion
  • Deployment of intersection safety solutions and a decision support system to enhance traffic flow and safety in the region
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  • Connected Vehicle technology by Kapsch TrafficCom to reduce accidents
  • Congestion along key local roads to be addressed

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2024 / Pinellas County, Florida, has selected Kapsch TrafficCom for the ATCMTD-sponsored project to improve mobility and safety.

Funded by a USD 4.6 million grant by the Federal Highway Administration, Kapsch TrafficCom will implement advanced technology solutions to address safety and mobility issues in the region. The project continues the county's commitment of investing in emerging technologies to advance transportation operations.

Pinellas County has the highest percentage of pedestrian-involved crashes and fatalities in Florida. Around 3% of all crashes in the county involve a pedestrian. To address this, Kapsch TrafficCom will implement an intersection safety solution to reduce vulnerable road user incidents at selected intersections in the county. The approach combines intersection-based video analytics and connected vehicle technology to detect and warn of the presence of vulnerable road users in the intersection.

The Pinellas County project will also target the problem of increasing congestion along major arterials in the county. Kapsch TrafficCom will be deploying a decision support system that combines predictive analytics with load balancing algorithms to predict the likelihood of near-term traffic disturbances and proactively reduce arterial congestion. By providing drivers with routing information at key decision points, vehicles will be distributed more effectively between primary and parallel arterials.

"This is an exciting project for Kapsch as it continues our long-standing relationship of working with Pinellas County to design and deploy emerging technology solutions to address safety and mobility challenges," said Dr. Jeff Adler, VP of Solution Consulting at Kapsch TrafficCom, who will be serving as the project director. "This will be our first project in North America to deploy a solution that fully incorporates our entire traffic product portfolio, making traffic safer and reducing pedestrian accidents."

The ATCMTD project is scheduled to be deployed by the end of 2024 followed by a year of system monitoring and calibration. The Kapsch TrafficCom contract is for USD 3.5 million.

More information: Press | Kapsch TrafficCom

Press contact:
Sandra Bijelic
Head of Corporate Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
P +43664628 1720
sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom AG



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FAQ

What is the purpose of the project selected by Pinellas County, Florida, with Kapsch TrafficCom?

The project aims to improve mobility and safety by implementing advanced technology solutions to reduce pedestrian accidents and address congestion along key local roads.

How is the project funded?

The project is funded by a USD 4.6 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration.

What specific solutions will Kapsch TrafficCom deploy in the project?

Kapsch TrafficCom will deploy intersection safety solutions and a decision support system to enhance traffic flow and safety in the region.

Who will be serving as the project director for the ATCMTD project?

Dr. Jeff Adler, VP of Solution Consulting at Kapsch TrafficCom, will be serving as the project director.

When is the ATCMTD project scheduled to be deployed?

The ATCMTD project is scheduled to be deployed by the end of 2024 followed by a year of system monitoring and calibration.

What is the value of the contract for Kapsch TrafficCom?

The Kapsch TrafficCom contract is for USD 3.5 million.

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