Minnesota is Enhancing Road Safety with Iteris’ ClearGuide
In a significant move to bolster traffic management and safety, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has renewed its partnership with Iteris, Inc. by signing a two-year Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement.
This collaboration ensures the continued utilization of Iteris’ ClearGuide® platform, a tool MnDOT has relied upon since 2019 to enhance mobility and streamline traffic operations across the state.
A Pillar in Minnesota’s Traffic Management
ClearGuide stands out as a pivotal component in MnDOT’s strategy to manage and optimize traffic flow. The platform offers a suite of features designed to provide comprehensive insights into traffic dynamics:
- Bottleneck Detection and Alerts: Identifies congestion points in real-time, allowing for swift intervention.
- Dynamic Mapping: Facilitates detailed, location-specific traffic analyses, enabling targeted solutions.
- Congestion Mitigation Tools: Assists in pinpointing and alleviating traffic build-ups, ensuring smoother commutes.
- Event Analysis Animations: Offers visualizations to assess incidents and refine response strategies.
- Historical Trend Reports: Provides data to monitor improvements, assess reliability, and support future planning.
- Integration with Dynamic Message Signs: Enhances communication with drivers, delivering timely traffic information.
Scott Perley, Iteris’ Vice President of Program Management, expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing collaboration: “We’re happy to be continuing our partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. With ClearGuide, MnDOT has access to insights for smart, data-driven decisions that will help them in their mission to provide a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system to the traveling public of Minnesota.”
The Broader Impact of ClearGuide
Beyond Minnesota, ClearGuide has made waves in various states, underscoring its adaptability and effectiveness. For instance, the North Carolina Department of Transportation adopted ClearGuide to bolster its smart mobility infrastructure management, aiming to enhance traffic performance measures state-wide.
Similarly, the South Carolina Department of Transportation upgraded its traffic analysis capabilities with ClearGuide, aiming to improve traffic management and safety across the state.
Pioneering Smart Mobility Solutions
As a leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, Iteris offers a range of cloud-enabled solutions that assist public transportation agencies, municipalities, and commercial entities in monitoring, visualizing, and optimizing mobility infrastructure.
Their offerings aim to make transportation safer, more efficient, and sustainable.
Leveraging Advanced Technology for Public Benefit
The renewed agreement between MnDOT and Iteris exemplifies a shared commitment to leveraging advanced technology for public benefit.
As transportation challenges evolve, such collaborations highlight the importance of innovative solutions in creating safer and more efficient roadways for all.
