Quixote Transportation Technologies, Inc. Integrates Traffic And Weather WirelesslyJune-2008 (ST. LOUIS, MO June 2008) – Quixote Transportation Technologies, Inc. (QTT), a leader in the transportation industry for RWIS (Road Weather Information Systems), pavement weather and traffic products, has integrated these elements into one platform in order to monitor traffic flow and the effects weather has on traffic flow. Using its wireless WxT sensor, which measures both traffic and weather data, along with RWIS, QTT provides a single solution for agencies that desire both traffic and weather data, but do not want to purchase separate systems. The impact of weather on traffic can cause congestion and slow travel times for motorists, especially in known trouble spots or areas that frequently see numerous weather events such as fog, icy conditions, high wind, or flooding. RWIS technology and the WxT sensor help decision-makers determine the effects of weather on traffic. By combining these technologies, systems can automatically notify motorists or road authorities, allowing everyone to make adjustments to their travel and avoid delays or possible accidents. RWIS has proven to increase safety on roadways, and reduce labor costs and chemical usage. RWIS collects atmospheric weather conditions, precipitation information, and pavement data, and reports it to decision-makers for evaluation and incorporation into their operations. The wireless WxT sensor measures traffic count, speed, and classification. In addition, the WxT sensor measures pavement temperature using either a 12-inch side thermistor or a thermistor located on the surface of the sensor, and it measures the pavement condition (dry or wet, ice, or chemical wet) of the roadway. By integrating the wireless WxT sensor with RWIS, agencies receive valuable traffic and weather data together from one system. Additional advantages for using the WxT sensor with RWIS is that it is easy to install and maintain, and communicates wirelessly with the RWIS station, which is located on the side of the road. “Customers want a single solution for gathering weather, traffic and ITS data,” explains Jerry Waldman, Territory Sales Manager for QTT. “QTT RWIS and the wireless WxT sensor provide this single solution, and benefits the customer with excellent cost savings.” “The savings result from the WxT sensor having an initially lower cost than most hard wired sensors, and from the fact that it uses wireless instead of wired communications,” continued Mr. Waldman. The WxT sensor adds even more value by operating one to three years on a single set of batteries. The wireless technology uses RF spectrum radio communication that hops frequencies automatically to ensure that there is always a clear signal between the sensor and the road-side weather station. About Quixote Corporation
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