Chesapeake – ATMS Maintenance Services
Harnessing adaptive traffic technologies to ease congestion and connect a bridge-rich city – optimizing traffic flow, safety, and commuter satisfaction across Chesapeake, Virginia.
Scope:
On-call ATMS software support for 250 controllers, 30 Cameras, 7 Dynamic Message Signs, and Traffic Detectors
Kapsch Solutions:
EcoTrafiX next generation ATMS platform, real-time Adaptive Traffic Signals System, CCTV
Key Outcome:
Reliable operations, proactive maintenance, optimized traffic flow, & improved commuter experience
High traffic volumes with limited infrastructure capacity
Chesapeake faces persistent congestion due to limited options for expanding its road network. The city needed a smarter, data-driven way to monitor, manage, and improve mobility, especially with more than 90 bridges and six drawbridges complicating real-time traffic coordination.
Real-time traffic optimization through advanced ATMS services
To address the challenge, Kapsch TrafficCom delivered comprehensive ATMS maintenance services alongside the EcoTrafiX™ platform. The system enables real-time adaptive signal control, monitoring, and traffic data analysis, empowering the city to respond dynamically to traffic demands.
Key features include:
- ATMS software support for 250 controllers, 30 cameras, and 7 dynamic message signs
- Adaptive signal control and event management for optimized traffic flow
- Live video sharing with Virginia 511 for commuter updates
- Bridge monitoring integration, including the heavily used Great Bridge (35,000 vehicles/day)
EcoTrafiX™ Software
EcoTrafiX™ CCTV
Impact
Smarter traffic decisions
Real-time mobility data enables the city to respond quickly and efficiently to changing traffic conditions.
Infrastructure-wide coordination
Integrated oversight of roadways and bridges strengthens traffic flow and public safety.
Improved quality of life
Reduced congestion contributes to cleaner air and a more livable urban environment.
