RSS5198 McCain has announced another successful contract for its ATC eX 2070 traffic signal controllers. The contract for the 5131 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDoT) includes more than 100 ATC 5.2b compliant controllers as well as a comparable number of 332 traffic controller cabinets, and underlines the importance of adhering to current standards.
As McCain points out, advanced transportation controller (ATC) standards assist state and local governments in the early deployment of3278 ITS technology in both urban and rural environments.
“ATC standards have long been recognised by transportation professionals, but their role has never been as vital as it is today,” said Kleinjan Deetlefs, vice president of engineering for McCain. “With agencies, such as VDoT, looking to utilise advanced technologies to modernise and integrate their transportation systems, it’s crucial that hardware and software comply with ITS standards in order to ensure compatibility and seamless operation of the various subsystems.”
The proprietary nature of transportation field equipment often limits one product'’s ability to operate with an alternate manufacturer’'s product, locking agencies into a single supplier. ATC standards overcome this and help promote competitive procurement. As an ATC-compliant traffic controller, McCain’s ATC eX 2070 is software independent allowing it to work with or without the company's local intersection control software installed. In this instance, the ATC eX 2070’s open architecture allowed VDoT to upgrade to more dynamic, modern field equipment without jeopardising interoperability with their 3rd party traffic signal software.
"“To modernise the nation’'s infrastructure in the face of limited funds, it is more important than ever for us [manufacturers] to commit to producing products based on national standards that promote fair and open competition,"” Deetlefs stated.
As McCain points out, advanced transportation controller (ATC) standards assist state and local governments in the early deployment of
“ATC standards have long been recognised by transportation professionals, but their role has never been as vital as it is today,” said Kleinjan Deetlefs, vice president of engineering for McCain. “With agencies, such as VDoT, looking to utilise advanced technologies to modernise and integrate their transportation systems, it’s crucial that hardware and software comply with ITS standards in order to ensure compatibility and seamless operation of the various subsystems.”
The proprietary nature of transportation field equipment often limits one product'’s ability to operate with an alternate manufacturer’'s product, locking agencies into a single supplier. ATC standards overcome this and help promote competitive procurement. As an ATC-compliant traffic controller, McCain’s ATC eX 2070 is software independent allowing it to work with or without the company's local intersection control software installed. In this instance, the ATC eX 2070’s open architecture allowed VDoT to upgrade to more dynamic, modern field equipment without jeopardising interoperability with their 3rd party traffic signal software.
"“To modernise the nation’'s infrastructure in the face of limited funds, it is more important than ever for us [manufacturers] to commit to producing products based on national standards that promote fair and open competition,"” Deetlefs stated.
