Jun 12, 2023
The "4th International Symposium on Freeway and Tollway Operations" will be held from 26 to 30, June 2023. SWARCO AG offers holistic solution portfolios for road marking, signage, urban traffic management, parking, highway/tunnel management, and public transport and is therefore a perfect fit for this event.
Richard Neumann, Corporate Spokesman from SWARCO AG sees ITS technologies as “game changers within the European Green Deal scenario. They help cities to reach their ambitious objectives to become carbon-neutral by 2050 and also foster multimodality and encourage the use of environmentally friendly modes such as public transport and micro mobility.“
According to Neumann, digitalization has been a longstanding practice in traffic management, and its significance is expected to increase in the future. He says that data and digital processes have become integral parts of our daily lives, offering convenience and simplification: “Just think of online hotel bookings, online banking, digital maps, license plate recognition, or traffic data in the cloud.“ The data collected from various sensors form the foundation for traffic authorities to make decisions and develop adaptable strategies for improved traffic management. ”Also the utilization of advanced artificial intelligence algorithms contributes positively to the field of traffic management.”
Since the mobility sector is a huge contributor to global warming the focus must be on the decarbonization of our transport modes. ”Together with intelligent traffic management digitalization can help mitigate the effects of traffic and mobility on our climate. But it needs more cross-border cooperation and the harmonization of communication standards to make the transition from pilot projects to real wide-scale deployment of ITS technologies“, Neumann claims.
“The know-how of highway and tolling professionals present in this conference is huge. Effective action to tackle the challenges and reach the ambitious European Green Deal goals has to start locally on our doorstep.“ This is one of the reasons why SWARCO supports the event. Neumann expressed his expectation that the event would reinforce the reputation of Austrian-made traffic technology and highlight its expertise in ITS.
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Preparing and Classifying the Road Infrastructure in terms of its Suitability for Automated Driving
The SWARCO workshop at the conference offers a unique platform for experts and stakeholders to delve into the crucial topic of preparing and classifying road infrastructure for the seamless integration of automated driving technologies. With a focus on the classification of infrastructure supporting wide-scale deployment of solutions, this workshop brings together thought leaders, industry pioneers, and policymakers to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the transformation of road networks. Through engaging keynote speeches, collaborative working sessions, and insightful discussions, participants will navigate the intricacies of infrastructure readiness, data management, safety considerations, and policy frameworks, aiming to shape a future where automated driving thrives within a harmoniously adapted road infrastructure. This workshop promises to inspire innovative approaches, foster knowledge exchange, and establish potential pathways for follow-up actions, all aimed at revolutionizing transportation systems and paving the way towards a safer and more efficient era of automated driving.
Please pre-register for the workshop by email to: richard.neumann@swarco.com
