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Vector Trip Line Programming

Vector Trip Line Programming

Background – “The Dilemma Zone” The Vantage Vector hybrid detector has the ability to address dilemma zone applications, those times when vehicles approaching the stop bar aren’t sure what to do when the light turns yellow. The typical driver sees the light change from green to yellow, and the panicked thought is “Oh no! I’m

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Using Iteris Video Detection with ACS-Lite

Using Iteris Video Detection with ACS-Lite

Summary This application note presents the appropriate application of the Vector® hybrid detector to the FHWA-developed, low-cost adaptive traffic control system, ACS-Lite. Vector employs both video and radar technologies, integrated in a single unit. Facts about ACS-Lite Using a ‘Case Study’ Paradigm In what may be the largest and most successful deployment of ACS-Lite in

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Tyler, TX: Perfect for ACS-Lite

Tyler, TX: Perfect for ACS-Lite

Tyler Texas: 29 intersections on a loop that carries 40,000 vehicles daily Challenge: Loop corridor joining 3 ACS-Lite systems (maximum capacity is 16 intersections for a single system) and managing traffic flow to minimize congestion. Loop is unique as there is no access-controlled freeway within City limit, thus increasing the vehicle volume. First Attempt: Side-fire

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Solar School Beacon Charging & Monitoring

Solar School Beacon Charging & Monitoring

Monitoring of solar school beacons The following failure modes need to be detected by the monitoring system. Is the battery voltage dropping low overnight, indicating imminent failure? Has the battery been stolen? Has the solar panel been stolen? Has the vegetation grown over the solar panel (or dirt degraded the performance) so that the solar

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Vantage® Velocity™ Arterial Travel Time System – Cedar Park, Texas

Vantage® Velocity™ Arterial Travel Time System – Cedar Park, Texas

Featured Agency Cedar Park, located about 20 miles north of Austin and home to roughly 50,000 residents, is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Austin area. The City currently manages 50 signalized intersections, with all of the intersections currently using Iteris’ Vantage® video detection systems. The City also recently utilized the design and

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