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SMATS Traffic Solutions announces a partnership with TomTom, a leader in global transportation data and mapping.

Origin-destination studies provide information on where drivers begin and end their trips, providing valuable data to traffic planners and agencies. Newer study methods are providing richer, more expansive data, making them ideal for future studies.

SMATS Traffic Solutions and Smart City NZ today announced a partnership that will introduce next-generation traffic data collection and analytics solutions to the New Zealand market.

Transportation equity aims to increase reliable, sustainable transportation for all, creating economic and social benefits while moving away from a car-centric transportation design approach.

Origin-destination studies provide information on where drivers begin and end their trips, providing valuable data to traffic planners and agencies. Newer study methods are providing richer, more expansive data, making them ideal for future studies.

Assets can be tracked through a variety of technologies, and the technology you choose depends on the business and individual asset. A guide to 7 different asset tracking technologies.

ATSPMs have traditionally been collected through physical detectors, but emerging HRCC trajectory data offers a cost-effective solution with more advanced, in-depth data.

Level of service scores provide quick, easy to understand analysis of how roadway users perceive quality of service. Different roadways use different criteria to determine LOS score.

Traffic calming measures can prevent high speeds and cut-through traffic on neighborhood roadways, making streets safer for residents.

ATSPMs have traditionally been collected through physical detectors, but emerging HRCC trajectory data offers a cost-effective solution with more advanced, in-depth data.

SMATS announced its Port Traffic Management Solution to equip port authorities and operators to better manage drayage truck backlogs at terminal gates.

Origin-destination studies provide information on where drivers begin and end their trips, providing valuable data to traffic planners and agencies. Newer study methods are providing richer, more expansive data, making them ideal for future studies.

Transportation equity aims to increase reliable, sustainable transportation for all, creating economic and social benefits while moving away from a car-centric transportation design approach.

Location data provides valuable data and metrics for traffic studies, but not all location data is as accurate or complex. A comparison of location-based services apps and connected car location data for both low and high frequencies.

SMATS Traffic Solutions announces a partnership with Wejo, a global leader in connected vehicle data, to create safer, more sustainable roadways.

Counts and classification data provide valuable information to agencies, but study methods differ greatly in collection and accuracy. A comparison of 6 different counts and classification data collection methods.

Automated traffic signal performance measures allow agencies to utilize their existing infrastructure while getting actionable performance measures. ATSPMs save money and resources while increasing safety and reducing travel times.

SMATS Traffic Solutions announces a partnership with smartmicro. SMATS offers smartmicro's ultra-high-definition sensors for real-time count and classification data.

SMATS Traffic Solutions, the industry leader in smart mobility and traffic management solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from FDOT.

As connected vehicles grow, the debate between DSRC and 5G technology continues. Here, an explanation of both technologies and a comparison of 5 key metrics.

High resolution connected car data can provide advanced, accurate traffic data analytics. With high coverage, low data latency, increased accuracy, ease of access, and quality data, connected cars are changing data analytics.

Smart work zones use real-time sensor technology and dynamic messaging to inform motorists of changing conditions. Utilizing these 5 smart work zone systems can decrease driver frustration and delay, and increase safety for construction workers and drivers.

Active traffic management strategies allow agencies to improve trip reliability, safety, and throughput. Learn more about these strategies and how different agencies are using them to create smart, adaptive roadways.

SMATS Traffic Solutions, the industry leader in smart mobility and traffic management solutions, today announced a partnership with National Data & Surveying Services (NDS), a leader in traffic data collection services.

Signal retiming projects are fundamental for efficient transportation systems. With numerous benefits, signal retiming can support your infrastructure and generate a high ROI.

SMATS Traffic Solutions, the industry leader in smart mobility and traffic management solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a two-year contract from the City of Bellevue.

Annual Average Travel Time is the measure that is used to report the roads’ traffic congestion. However, most of the time, it is different from what riders would experience every day or what they remember due to unexpected delays. The following are the main components of travel time reliability.

Using SMATS iNode Crowdsourcing platform helps to advance the City of St. Petersburg towards its transportation goals.