The Economics of Inductive Loops vs. Radar Traffic Detection
There are a host of traffic detection systems available. In this blog, we look at a cost-benefit analysis of the inductive Loop traffic detection system compared to the latest generation of radar detection systems for a typical, busy urban road junction. The Loop...
Are we finally ready to get serious about protecting cyclists?
Next week marks the close of the UK government’s consultation on the first major revision of the Highway Code in a generation. One of the main changes being proposed for protecting cyclists is to create “a formalised hierarchy of road users, which...
How to count bicycles on the highway and cycle paths.
Part of the standard report on the IDASO core system The Icoms Detections TMA-3B3 Radar / LIDOR counts bicycles and collects speed data on bicycle paths, and bicycle lanes. The non intrusive technology can be mounted on existing street furniture and the data is then...
How to replace a SCOOT Loop with a Video Detection System in Five Simple Steps
This blog describes how to replace a SCOOT Loop detector with a video detection system. As illustrated in our recent Bristol case study video detection is now considered a viable and cost effective alternative for conventional SCOOT loop detectors and are...