Düsseldorf opens up an intelligent roadway for freelance and connected freight

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05/10/2018

Düsseldorf opens up an intelligent roadway for freelance and connected freight

They have opened a 20-kilometer road to test Düsseldorf's freelance and connected freight. Siemens Mobility has given the road to intelligence, and this way I will prepare the country for the future to be self-contained and connected.

This intelligent road (Road Side Units) has communication units that allow the transfer of information between transport and infrastructure. As mentioned by Siemens, these network elements are very important for security and are located in four points of contact with a signal.

There is also a complete SPAT (Signal Phase and Timing) unit that announces green light and red weather and sends it to RSU.

Technology for improving public transport

According to Manfred Fughen, German Siemens Mobility, this road, "the first in Germany," and the technology used "reduce traffic congestion, improve security and facilitate public transport" as self-propelled freight opens up.

This type of technology is used to give priority to the 16 Rehinbahn buses public transport signals. Car-to-X (C2X) technology is the first in Germany. The Rehinbahn frames are equipped with satellite positioning systems to test the advantages of public transport, such as: the right of the road, the spots to be found, etc.

When connected transports are established, they will help to reduce traffic, improve security and reduce environmental impact.

Source: esmartcity.es