The Port of Bilbao in Spain and C-ITS provider Kapsch TrafficCom have announced the launch of a new connected vehicle project, which aims to improve road safety and efficient traffic management through real-time data collection, with the system due to go online later this month.
As part of the project, three new roadside units (RSUs) will be positioned strategically throughout the port to facilitate seamless communication between vehicles and infrastructure, in addition to one virtual RSU.
The information collected and shared by the RSUs will feed into the Connected Mobility Control Center, which is part of the A8 highway project that was announced last year and is already up and running.
The integration with the existing system allows drivers in the Port of Bilbao to benefit from the same critical information available to highway users. This includes information on weather conditions, accidents, roadworks, traffic congestion, obstacles and speed limits. Additionally, drivers are able to contribute information to the system, improving the information quality and timeliness.
Javier Aguirre, managing director for Spain and Portugal at Kapsch TrafficCom, said, “By providing drivers with accurate and timely information, the Port of Bilbao will increase awareness of traffic conditions and improve overall traffic safety. For an economic hub, it is exceedingly important to ensure a steady flow of traffic to avoid congestion and stalled delivery of goods.”
Kapsch TrafficCom is involved in multiple connected vehicles projects around the globe, from significant projects like the German Autobahn to smaller urban deployments in Montreal to award-winning projects in Australia. In Spain, the company was awarded the Innovabide Special Mention for its commitment and excellence in road safety management last year.
