Intelligent Transportation Systems get green ...
May 14, 2007
14 May 2007
Intelligent Transportation Systems get green light in Sarnia
The following article is extracted from the 11 May 2007 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”.
The provincial and federal governments are combining to fund Intelligent Transportation Systems for the Sarnia border crossing, which they hope will ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
Pavement sensors that measure vehicle speed will be installed in the roadway leading up to the Sarnia border crossing. They will be tied into queue-end warning signs which will provide drivers with information on traffic conditions ahead. Also, nine close-circuit televisions will also be installed in the area so Ministry of Transportation staff can monitor traffic and dispatch emergency services quickly in the event of an accident.
The cost of the two projects is $4.4 million….