PRESS RELEASE
Trafficware Launches Cloud-based Signal Performance Measurement Product
Supports FHWA Initiative and Purdue Methodology
TORONTO, July 31, 2017 – Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting - Trafficware introduces cloud-based traffic signal performance measures (SPM), an out-of-the-box software as a service (SaaS) solution for storing and analyzing high-resolution data that is collected from a traffic signal network. This is the latest application in the Trafficware Cloud which also includes Connected Vehicle and Parking Guidance Systems.
With more than 330,000 traffic signals operating in the United States alone, transportation agencies rarely have the resources to retime signals on the recommended three- to five-year cycle. So Trafficware’s SPM service can significantly reduce the expense of contracting outside vendors for costly analysis that does not provide comprehensive coverage 24/7 and 365 days a year.
For most agencies, citizen complaints are the primary measure of signalized intersection performance. However, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is promoting automated traffic signal performance measures in Every Day Counts (EDC-4) as a means to improve traditional processes through automated data collection.
“Trafficware has supported Signal Performance Measure methodologies for the last several releases of ATMS.now, our central transportation management system. However, customers using the SPM methodology have spent significant sums of money on data storage to house it behind their firewall,” explains Jon Newhard, Trafficware CEO. “Now, with functionality available in the Trafficware Cloud, we can dramatically reduce the cost of using Signal Performance Measures for traffic agencies, which can assist the continued adoption of this important methodology.”
The benefits of deploying SPM technology are increased safety by shifting to proactive operations and maintenance practices, targeted maintenance, and improved operations. With active monitoring of signalized intersections, an agency can now address problems before they become complaints
Newhard emphasizes, “SPM is also a fundamental building block for Smart Cities initiatives. Automated access to signal data helps to lay the groundwork for the ultimate ‘Smart Traffic Signal’ along with real-time adaptive technologies and V2I connected signals.”
The Trafficware Cloud SPM software provides access to the information at any time, 24/7, 365 days a year. This allows traffic engineers to make better and more timely decisions. With immediate access to a library of data, engineers can quickly identify potential signal timing issues before they are noticed, saving time and money pinpointing problems immediately.
Trafficware’s SPM cloud service also provides the same reports developed by leading Departments of Transportation (DOT, including Indiana DOT, Utah DOT, and Purdue University, all combined with additional reports developed by Trafficware.
The featured capabilities of the Trafficware Cloud SPM Service include:
Available system reports are: Approach Delay, Preemption Details, Split Monitor, Approach Volume, Purdue Coordination Diagram, Turning Movement Counts, Arrivals on Red, Purdue Phase Termination, Yellow and Red Actuations, Pedestrian Delay, and Purdue Split Failure.
About Trafficware
Trafficware, based outside of Houston, specializes in research, design, and development of sophisticated electronic equipment and software for the transportation industry. The company’s nearly four decades solving traffic management challenges has earned the company a reputation for unmatched quality. In fact, the company’s flagship Synchro ® Traffic Analysis, Simulation and Optimization software is used in more than 90 countries around the world. Trafficware also manufactures a full line of traffic equipment at its 100,000 square-foot technology center. The company’s growth is backed by KRG Capital Partners, a private equity firm with more than $4 billion in capital.
TORONTO, July 31, 2017 – Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting - Trafficware introduces cloud-based traffic signal performance measures (SPM), an out-of-the-box software as a service (SaaS) solution for storing and analyzing high-resolution data that is collected from a traffic signal network. This is the latest application in the Trafficware Cloud which also includes Connected Vehicle and Parking Guidance Systems.
With more than 330,000 traffic signals operating in the United States alone, transportation agencies rarely have the resources to retime signals on the recommended three- to five-year cycle. So Trafficware’s SPM service can significantly reduce the expense of contracting outside vendors for costly analysis that does not provide comprehensive coverage 24/7 and 365 days a year.
For most agencies, citizen complaints are the primary measure of signalized intersection performance. However, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is promoting automated traffic signal performance measures in Every Day Counts (EDC-4) as a means to improve traditional processes through automated data collection.
“Trafficware has supported Signal Performance Measure methodologies for the last several releases of ATMS.now, our central transportation management system. However, customers using the SPM methodology have spent significant sums of money on data storage to house it behind their firewall,” explains Jon Newhard, Trafficware CEO. “Now, with functionality available in the Trafficware Cloud, we can dramatically reduce the cost of using Signal Performance Measures for traffic agencies, which can assist the continued adoption of this important methodology.”
The benefits of deploying SPM technology are increased safety by shifting to proactive operations and maintenance practices, targeted maintenance, and improved operations. With active monitoring of signalized intersections, an agency can now address problems before they become complaints
Newhard emphasizes, “SPM is also a fundamental building block for Smart Cities initiatives. Automated access to signal data helps to lay the groundwork for the ultimate ‘Smart Traffic Signal’ along with real-time adaptive technologies and V2I connected signals.”
The Trafficware Cloud SPM software provides access to the information at any time, 24/7, 365 days a year. This allows traffic engineers to make better and more timely decisions. With immediate access to a library of data, engineers can quickly identify potential signal timing issues before they are noticed, saving time and money pinpointing problems immediately.
Trafficware’s SPM cloud service also provides the same reports developed by leading Departments of Transportation (DOT, including Indiana DOT, Utah DOT, and Purdue University, all combined with additional reports developed by Trafficware.
The featured capabilities of the Trafficware Cloud SPM Service include:
- Traffic analysis tool - making it easier for an agency to identify problems and resolve traffic signal timing issues sooner.
- Cloud-based service - no capital cost to the agency and flexible deployments
- Easily share data with neighboring agencies – no client software required.
- Lower cost of deployment
- 24/7/365 access - data collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting whenever needed.
- Eleven different reports with continuous new additions.
- Secure access to encrypted data - multiple users can access through commonly supported web browsers.
- Service scales automatically – add intersections as agency grows.
- No need to procure server hardware.
- No software installation or configuration required.
- Updates to the service and reporting are performed automatically.
- ATMS.now (version 2.6 & higher) offers integration with the SPM service.
- Minimize demands on IT department for support.
Available system reports are: Approach Delay, Preemption Details, Split Monitor, Approach Volume, Purdue Coordination Diagram, Turning Movement Counts, Arrivals on Red, Purdue Phase Termination, Yellow and Red Actuations, Pedestrian Delay, and Purdue Split Failure.
About Trafficware
Trafficware, based outside of Houston, specializes in research, design, and development of sophisticated electronic equipment and software for the transportation industry. The company’s nearly four decades solving traffic management challenges has earned the company a reputation for unmatched quality. In fact, the company’s flagship Synchro ® Traffic Analysis, Simulation and Optimization software is used in more than 90 countries around the world. Trafficware also manufactures a full line of traffic equipment at its 100,000 square-foot technology center. The company’s growth is backed by KRG Capital Partners, a private equity firm with more than $4 billion in capital.