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Econolite has been an innovator in the traffic signal controller industry since they began offering controllers. They were the first to offer electro-mechanical fixed-time controllers, microprocessor based controllers, and NEMA TS2 controllers. Today, Econolite is proud to continue the tradition with the innovative features of the ASC/3 line of NEMA controllers (ASC/3-2100, ASC/3-1000) and the 2070L for Caltrans TEES specifications. |
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Along with controller hardware, Econolite offers the most innovative software for traffic signal controllers. The controller features and functionality meet or exceed the ever changing requirements needed to keep traffic moving efficiently while maintaining safety for drivers. Econolite also offers Transit Signal Priority and ACS-Lite optional modules for the ASC/3 NEMA controllers and powerful traffic signal control applications for 2070L controllers. The ASC/3-2070 software is the latest in a series of Advanced System Controller Software packages offered by Econolite. The software builds on the proven design flexibility and unique feature set of the popular ASC/2 and ASC/3 families of NEMA controllers. Econolite’s OASIS software operates controllers that meet the CalTrans TEES Specification for the Type-2070 Controller. The OASIS software is designed to facilitate and expedite the movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. An On-Street Master (OSM) feature has been integrated within the OASIS software program to provide simultaneous or individual master-local operations. OASIS provides a user-friendly, menu-driven interface utilizing NEMA-defined nomenclature familiar to traffic engineers and technicians. |
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Econolite cabinets are well-built, allowing for easy access to all components and wiring, and offer a wide variety of options. Built in ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities, Econolite guarantees a finished work that I both precisely constructed and expertly tested. |
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Econolite offers a wide range of vehicle and pedestrian signals. Like the rest of the Econolite family of products, their signals are reliable, sturdy and built in an ISO environment, demanding impeccable Econolite craftsmanship and quality. |
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For more information on Econolite and their products, visit them at www.econolite.com. |
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Econolite is dedicated to providing the most efficient and comprehensive advanced traffic management systems and data collection services on the market. From central system software (Centracs and ACS-Lite) to closed-loop applications (Aries), to DCMS.2 (data collection and management system), Econolite creates the best solutions for any challenge your agency may be facing. |
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When Econolite and Image Sensing Systems introduced Autoscope in 1992 (the first video detection system offered in the traffic industry), they knew they were starting a revolution in vehicle detection systems. The technology has changed immensely since then, becoming more advanced and simpler to use. Now with the networking and Ethernet capabilities agencies are incorporating, Autoscope has kept up with the demands and requirements of agencies, providing streaming video and collecting real-time traffic data. |
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Econolite Technical Tip - Bicycle Detection
A recent change to the California MUTCD is prompting a lot of interest in bicycle detection in California and in other states. Bicycles, like motorcycles, are legal vehicles and must obey traffic rules. The key change in the California MUTCD is to require a “technology-neutral” bicycle detection policy to give a cyclist sufficient time to cross an intersection. The policy includes language stating that video detection is “a practical method of providing the performance standard.”
Autoscope does an excellent job of detecting bicycles at the stop line of intersections. The City of Davis, California – a town where bicycles are more prolific than people (http://cityofdavis.org/bicycles), is an Autoscope and Econolite customer with many years of successful bicycle detection going back to the Autoscope 2004 MVPs. That's almost 15 years of bicycle detection!
Autoscope cannot distinguish between a bicycle and a car or other vehicle within a single detector area, but if there is a separate bike lane, a detector can be created allowing a controller (like the ASC/3) to provide additional green time for the bicycle to safely cross the intersection.
Within the same lane, a separate bicycle detection area that is even with or just beyond the vehicle stop bar can enable Autoscope to distinguish between bicycles and vehicles. Vehicles typically stop short of the stop bar and if bicyclists stop on a painted symbol that is even with or just beyond the stop bar (e.g., Caltrans Standard Plan A24C shown below), Autoscope can place a separate bicycle call to the controller for Bicycle Min Green timing from each lane.
While some competitors will scramble to meet new California MUTCD and other state requirements, Autoscope is ready-to-go with proven bicycle detection capability. |
