Kapsch TrafficCom’s Global C-ITS Deployment Paves the Way for Safer, Smarter Highways

Kapsch TrafficCom’s Global C-ITS Deployment Paves the Way for Safer, Smarter Highways

(IN BRIEF) Germany is advancing highway safety and traffic efficiency through a new C-ITS initiative that uses ITS Roadside Stations integrated into mobile barrier boards across 8,600 kilometers to send real-time warnings to drivers about roadworks, thereby protecting road workers. Kapsch TrafficCom is the key supplier of the hardware and software for this massive project. This project is part of a global rollout by Kapsch, with notable deployments in Austria (a nationwide C-ITS system with ASFINAG), Australia (real-time vehicle alerts in Queensland, recognized at the ITS Australia Awards 2024), Spain (the 57-km Bizkaia Connected Corridor near Bilbao), Ireland (the NIMS pilot on Dublin’s M50 and M1 motorways reaching 1,500 drivers), and the United States (in Pinellas County, Florida, where connected vehicle technology improves pedestrian safety and traffic flow). The C-ITS system not only enhances public transport efficiency and overall road safety through dynamic traffic management but also reduces emissions and congestion, all while ensuring global interoperability through harmonized standards. Kapsch TrafficCom’s global experience and commitment to technical standards are crucial to its ability to deliver an optimal service to its partners, paving the way for future advancements, including autonomous driving.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 18-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Germany is taking a bold leap towards safer, more efficient highways by harnessing the power of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS). Through the integration of ITS Roadside Stations into mobile barrier boards across an extensive 8,600-kilometer network, real-time data is now being used to alert drivers of upcoming roadworks, thereby significantly enhancing safety for road crews. At the heart of this ambitious initiative is Kapsch TrafficCom, which is supplying both the cutting-edge hardware and sophisticated software that underpin one of the world’s largest C-ITS projects.

This German project is just one facet of Kapsch TrafficCom’s global deployment of interoperable technology. In Austria, the company is partnering with ASFINAG on a nationwide C-ITS rollout that boosts safety and efficiency on both highways and urban networks. Over in Australia, Kapsch has enhanced roadwork safety in Queensland through real-time vehicle alerts, a feat that earned the Connected and Automated Vehicle Award at the ITS Australia Awards 2024. Meanwhile, in Spain, the Bizkaia Connected Corridor near Bilbao spans 57 kilometers, delivering immediate hazard warnings to drivers, and in Ireland, the NIMS pilot on Dublin’s M50 and M1 motorways reaches 1,500 drivers with real-time alerts via onboard units and smartphones. In the United States, efforts in Pinellas County, Florida, combine video analytics with connected vehicle technology to safeguard pedestrians and optimize traffic flow.

The benefits of implementing C-ITS and connected corridors extend well beyond immediate safety improvements. Enhanced coordination of traffic signals and prioritized passage for public transport and emergency vehicles significantly boost urban mobility. Real-time alerts—from roadwork hazards to pedestrian detections—diminish accident risks, while dynamic traffic management and predictive analytics help to ease congestion and optimize routing. Moreover, smoother traffic flow and reduced idling contribute to a lower environmental impact, aligning with broader sustainability goals. Importantly, harmonized global standards ensure seamless communication and interoperability, facilitating cross-border travel and collaboration.

These C-ITS projects underscore the global trend towards addressing mobility challenges through large-scale, operational deployments. Authorities worldwide are increasingly focusing on connected vehicle systems to not only enhance road safety and traffic management but also lay the groundwork for autonomous driving. Kapsch TrafficCom’s extensive international experience and commitment to interoperability have been key to these successes, enabling its technology to integrate effortlessly with existing systems and components from other providers. By adhering to robust technological standards, the company ensures its partners receive the most efficient and reliable service possible.

Media contact:

Sandra Bijelic
Head of Corporate Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom