Safer roads in Ireland with Connected Vehicles milestone

EQS-Media / 19.03.2024 / 07:15 CET/CEST

* 1,500 members of public to participate in pilot

* C-ITS technology makes traffic safer and more sustainable

Vienna/Dublin, March 19, 2024 - Ireland's NIMS (Network Intelligence and
Management System) initiative is launching a C-ITS pilot project to increase
traffic safety.
Since January 2024, C-ITS is fully integrated into the operational Traffic
Management solution NIMS providing information to roadusers in realtime.
As part of this project, 1,500 members of the public will participate in the
pilot, offering them a unique opportunity to experience C-ITS (Cooperative
Intelligent Transport Systems) of Kapsch TrafficCom firsthand. C-ITS allows
the exchange of data between vehicles, infrastructure and authorities.
Spanning the M50 and M1 motorways in Dublin, the deployment aims to convey
crucial notifications regarding collisions, congestion, roadworks, and
adverse weather conditions directly to drivers through in-vehicle screens.
This initiative not only showcases the potential of technological
integration in improving road safety but also plays a crucial role in
evaluating the effectiveness of C-ITS in real-world settings.
'Our mission is clear: to revolutionize Ireland's motorway network through
the integration of C-ITS technology,' explains Carolin Treichl, EVP EMENA at
Kapsch TrafficCom. She continues: 'This program facilitates real-time
communication between vehicles, roadside infrastructure, and traffic control
centers, enabling the instantaneous transmission of vital safety information
to motorists.'
This initiative, supported by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the
Irish Government, represents a significant step forward in enhancing road
safety and efficiency through advanced communication technology.
'The value of this technology is that it empowers motorists to make real
time decisions so they can better plan their journey to avoid things like
road collisions, broken down vehicles causing obstruction or congestion and
ultimately improve road safety for all road users,' said Minister of State
with Responsibility for Road Safety Jack Chambers.
The NIMS project, of which Kapsch TrafficCom is a part since 2020, has a
financial scope in the low double-digit million range.
More information: Press | Kapsch TrafficCom

     Sandra Bijelic
     Head of Corporate Communications
     Kapsch TrafficCom AG
     Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
     P +43664628 1720
     (1)sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

1. mailto:sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net


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Key word(s): Traffic

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