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May 23, 2012

New York's Highway Safety System Gets Green Light

By Kris Holt, TMCnet Contributing Writer

The commercial truck inspection program in New York is undergoing some changes. The program is now capable of using Kapsch TrafficCom North America’s 5.9 GHz Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) Real-Time Clearance system to help with inspections.



Trucks equipped with the system will eventually be able to report the driver's identity, the company's safety record and the vehicle's overall health electronically.

A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Aftermarket On-Board Unit (OBU) has been developed to make the system operate effectively. The device links vehicles with roadside transceiver. The component connects with transceivers as the truck approaches an inspection station. The device then informs the driver of any actions that need to be taken.

The system is up and running at the state’s inspection center near Schodack, while 20 vehicles and drivers are taking part in the pilot project. The current phase of the system focuses on accurate identification of the driver and their record, though later implementations will let the system report issues such as mileage, service records and brake lights. The project was first announced in March 2011.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG is a supplier of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), though its focus is on electronic toll collection (ETC) systems. Back in December, the firm announced the addition of Joseph Averkamp as its senior vice president of sales and business development.

The implementation of the DSRC system was developed by the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority. The project was funded with the aid of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).




Edited by Braden Becker
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