News - February
| Intertraffic Amsterdam 2006 |
In the Amsterdam RAI from 4 to 7 April
2006 INTERTRAFFIC INNOVATION AWARD: JURY SELECTS NINE CANDIDATES
The third Intertraffic Innovation Award for the most innovative exhibit will be presented during Intertraffic Amsterdam 2006 (4-7 April), the leading commercial showcase for infrastructure, traffic management, safety and parking. The Intertraffic Innovation Award is sponsored by Rijkswaterstaat.
New system
The organisers have now decided that group awards should be presented in three categories: infrastructure & safety, traffic management and parking. One of the three winners will be chosen as the overall winner of the 2006 Intertraffic Innovation Award. The awards will be presented by Karla Peijs, the Dutch Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, on 4 April during the opening of Intertraffic Amsterdam 2006.
High quality of entries
On 18 January an expert international jury selected nine candidates from among the strikingly large number of entries. As there were 82 entries this year, compared with 44 in 2004, the Innovation Award is clearly carving out a leading role for itself in the traffic and transport industry. This is a reflection of the importance attached to innovation, which is essential in maintaining and improving mobility. The quality of the entries is excellent. Many new technologies are represented, particularly in the traffic management field. Existing techniques are also being linked together and combined to create new concepts with vastly greater potential than the individual components.
Criteria
The judging naturally focuses on the innovative character of the entries and their practical uses. Another criterion is the value added both for traffic and for society in terms of the environment and energy consumption.
The shortlist
The following companies have been shortlisted in the infrastructure and safety category:
- NMA VerkeersTechniek BV (NL) for its Mobile Automatic Roadblock System (MARS). The road blocks are designed to be placed and removed without the road maintenance crew having to leave their vehicle.
- IV Solar (ES) for its Synchronised Security System (SSS). Plug-and-play cable and maintenance-free system with radio-controlled LEDs for marking objects and roads.
- Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) for its DAB Break-in Radio System. Warning system based on digital radio for alerting and instructing traffic in the event of emergencies in tunnels.
The shortlisted companies in the traffic management category are:
- ave Verkehrs- und Informationstechnik GmbH (D) for its MAVEŠ-tun. System of induction loops for monitoring traffic flows and preventing accidents in tunnels.
- Control Specialists Company (USA) for its TIRTL, The Infra-Red Traffic Logger. Detection system logs the number, type and speed of vehicles per lane in all weather conditions.
- TripleVia / Vialis Verkeer & Mobiliteit (NL) for its ICT in Accessibility. Integration of existing technology and traffic monitoring on primary and secondary roads and public transport. Results made available to motorists on GSM, the Internet, radio and telephone.
The shortlisted companies in the parking category are:
- NEDAP AVI (NL) for its Nedap Sensit. Wireless vehicle detector with the possibility of vehicle identification. Can be fitted in or over the road surface in parking places. Possibility of linking to a sensor network with central read-out.
- Skidata AG (A) for its NFC-Ticketing. A motorist can reserve a parking place online by giving his or her GSM number. When the motorist approaches the car park the parking system recognises the number and immediately grants access.
- Idesco Oy (FIN) for its IR 9000. Passive high frequency vehicle identification with accurate remote read-out. The WSTag is a small transponder, which can be attached to the windscreen.
The jury
H. Luikens, former director of Rijkswaterstaat, Transport Research Centre (NL), chairman
D. Crawford, coordinating editor, ITS International (UK)
I.A. Hanssen, professor of civil engineering technology, Delft University of Technology (NL)
P.H. Martens, member of the Advisory Council of Directors to the European Parking Association (NL)
Ms D. van der Burg, editor-in-chief Verkeerskunde (NL)
M.C. van Rooten, vice-president FEHRL and director of BRRC (B)
F.C.M. Wegman, director SWOV (Institute for Road Safety Research) (NL)
Enclosure: Overview of shortlisted companies
Overview of shortlisted companies Innovation Award 2006
| Stand number | Company | Product name |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure & Safety | ||
| 03.318 | NMA VerkeersTechniek BV | Mobile Automatic Roadblock System (MARS) |
| 07.536 | IV Solar | IV SOLAR Synchronised Security System (SSS) |
| 01.219 | Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions | TYCO DAB-Break-in Radio System |
| Traffic Management | ||
| 03.218 | ave Verkehrs- und Informationstechnik GmbH | MAVEŠ-tun |
| 01.613 | Control Specialists Company | TIRTL |
| 01.212 | TripleVia Vialis Verkeer & Mobiliteit | ICT in Accessibility |
| Parking | ||
| 02.207 | NEDAP AVI | Nedap Sensit |
| 01.116 | Skidata AG | NFC-Ticketing |
| 03.118 | Idesco Oy | IR 9000 |
