Kapsch Force. Comprehensive and fully-integrated Road Safety Enforcement suite.

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1 Kapsch TrafficCom EN Kapsch Force. Comprehensive and fully-integrated Road Safety Enforcement suite. always one step ahead

2 Road infrastructure is one of a country s most important assets as it facilitates the fluid operation of day-to-day activities of both the public and industry. It therefore goes without saying that the safety of the traffic on these roads must be regarded as a top priority. It has been proven that road safety enforcement operations saves lives. It has also been shown that it is possible to achieve a financially viable and sustainable road safety program through proper management and thorough planning. This has been done by various entities in the world. A road safety program s effectiveness is achieved in two ways: namely general deterrence and specific deterrence. General deterrence is the result of a safety program s effect on the public as a whole in terms of driving habits whereas specific deterrence involves in identifying and prosecuting individuals who infringe on road safety laws. Benefits. The outcomes of road safety enforcement are primarily the reduction of accidents resulting in fatalities or serious injury. This is, however, not the only outcome of road safety enforcement; revenue generated from fines allows for a sustainable solution where maintenance costs and further growth is possible. Financing models allow for a user-paid principle where the road users themselves, specifically those committing infringements, provide the funding for the project. This allows for no extra strain on the general public s fiscal budget and also serves as a punitive measure against such offenders. Over and above these financial benefits, a road safety enforcement program should also reinforce social benefits. By reducing road fatalities even simple aspects of society are improved insurance premiums of vehicle owners become more affordable as a direct result of less accidents, a lower strain on emergency services allows for faster emergency response times when accidents do occur and safer, more fluid driving habits result in a higher net throughput of traffic on a road network while at the same time reducing overall fuel consumption and vehicle emissions which are detrimental to the environment. 2 Kapsch Force

3 The solution: Kapsch Force. The ultimate Road Safety Enforcement suit. Back office solution. The Kapsch Force Road Safety Enforcement suite is a uniquely comprehensive answer to the need for a complete, rounded solution for reducing accidents on roads. Built by operators for operators, the Road Safety Enforcement Suite is designed specifically with effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability in mind. Operations. A comprehensive deployment requires comprehensive operations and by leveraging on world-leading experience in road safety operations, this is seamlessly achieved by embedding operations with the client to support active, on-road enforcement. Designed with ease-of-use and operational efficiency in mind, the back office solution benefits from years of road safety enforcement experience and features a standalone software platform which can easily be deployed and integrated into a back office location to provide either a centralized database solution or a satellite deployment which communicates with a centralized cloud service. Intuitive user interfaces and a streamlined process flow engine allows for rapid processing of a large number of violation cases. With an effective operator training program and provided helpdesk support, deployment and integration is quick and easy. By adopting a flexible approach, operations integrates seamlessly with local conditions by assessing the client s needs and ensuring that those needs are met in the most effective manner. This flexibility allows for a client tailored solution to be deployed without compromising on reliability. Additionally, this modular design does not impose restrictions on the scope of deployment and allows for future extendibility. Flexibility. Flexible deployments means flexible operations various deployment options are available to suite a client s expectations as well as ensure that the desired outcomes are reached in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Options range from large-scale centralized offices to smaller regional processing centres offices can inter-operate via a networked system which allows for virtually endless possibilities in operational flexibility. The solution suite also features a standardized interface to a myriad of front-end components including Point Speed Enforcement, Weigh-In-Motion, Red Light Enforcement, and Section Speed Enforcement etc. This interface ensures compatibility with the deployed front-end and allows for a single deployment to cater for multiple operational needs and legacy system support. Additionally the client receives the added benefit of having multiple device vendor options which allows for great flexibility of front-end systems. Additional extended solutions may optionally be added to the suite to provide a more comprehensive solution which may include anything from debt collection to an e-commerce portal to allow for external fine payment options. Kapsch Force 3

4 Front-end technology. Red Light Enforcement. This solution results in perhaps the most effective reduction in road fatalities it has been proven that running red lights at intersections is one of the leading cause of intersection related traffic fatalities. By deploying technology to capture evidence pertaining to these traffic law violations, offenders may be prosecuted appropriately and an overall safer driving habit may be instilled in the community which saves lives and results in a wide range of other indirect benefits. Point Speed Enforcement. Speeding remains to be at the core of the road safety problem worldwide. It has been proven that there is a strong relationship between speed, the number of crashes, and the severity of the consequences of a crash. The Kapsch Point Speed Enforcement is an easy to implement solution, aiming to prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit by penalizing those who do. Enforcement will remain an essential speed management measure as long as the problem of speeding is not solved in a structural manner by road design, engineering measures or in-vehicle technology. Section Speed Enforcement. Section Speed Enforcement is a speed control and enforcement system that measures an average velocity of single vehicles on road sections. In general, speed enforcement is an important mean to improve road safety by forcing drivers to stick to speed limits. Monitoring speed helps to increase safety on dangerous road sections (e.g. near intersections, in tunnels, with wet or icy road surface etc.). In addition, speed monitoring can help to improve traffic flow by harmonizing speed (e.g. in case of high traffic volume). Finally, speed enforcement improves environmental conditions (e.g. noise, pollution) as more drivers drive according to maximum speed limits. 4 Kapsch Force

5 Weigh-In-Motion. The Kapsch high performance Weigh-In-Motion solution is a fully autonomous weighing system (consisting of weight sensors, a controller unit and a specially-designed software) optimized for automatic dynamic weighing at full speed on highways / interurban roads for single and multi-lanes. This enforcement system is able to measure several parameters of vehicles, like gross weight, axle and axle group weight, number of axles and axles distance as well as speed. Bus Lane Enforcement. The Kapsch Bus Lane Enforcement solution addresses the needs of municipal transport authorities in enforcing traffic restrictions within dedicated bus-lanes. Enforcement plays a crucial role in allowing buslanes deliver on their promise of improved bus reliability, consistent journey times, reduced urban congestion & pollution, and ultimately increased road safety across city areas. An efficient public transport system also encourages commuters to choose more environmentally friendly forms of transport, effectively leading to reduced CO 2 emissions. Last but not least, Bus Lane Enforcement can also help generate surplus revenue for economic regeneration and contribute in investments to improving public transport. Traffic Surveillance Security. The main objective of Traffic Surveillance Security solutions is to improve road safety and security by enabling efficient enforcement of traffic & motoring laws, not just to sanction violations but also to deter offenders and encourage responsible driving. A common theme across all Kapsch Traffic Surveillance Security solutions is the central role of ANPR camera technology used for the identification of vehicles. Kapsch Force 5

6 Red Light Enforcement Point Speed Enforcement Section Speed Enforcement Enforcement Back Office Kapsch Force Weigh-In-Motion Bus Lane Enforcement Traffic Surveillance Security Integrated Road Safety Enforcement suites. A road safety enforcement program cannot exist totally independently since it is a solution which effects such an intrinsic component of society, namely traffic, it must be integrated into the general governance of the public in terms of economy, legislation and administration. Since traffic fines generate revenue for the government from the public, the finance model of such an endeavor must be structured so as to conform to the relevant legal framework established in that country or region. Technology integration. Integration with existing technology is a fundamental requirement most markets, both emerging and mature; it is simply not viable to replace technology that already serves a purpose. It is also not pragmatic for a client to be restricted to a single technology supplier; when various vendors and technology types are integrated into the operations of a road safety enforcement program it allows for a seamlessly efficient system. Operations integration. The operations of a road safety enforcement program must be integrated with the requirements of the client flexibility and scalability are needed as a project matures. These operations should be able to grow as requirements build over time but should also be able to be downsized in the event of diminished requirements. Legislative integration. Legislation must be in place in order to achieve measurable outcomes from a road safety enforcement program should this not be the case, it should be developed in conjunction with authorities to achieve a workable framework in which enforcement can effectively and legally be applied. Flexibility with legislative changes is also mandatory if a long-term, sustainable program is envisaged often changes in a country affect how enforcement must be applied. Technology is always evolving and so, in turn, so do the operational guidelines thereof; in such an environment an adaptable system is desired. 6 Kapsch Force

7 Operational models / operations & financial services. The various financing models and project structures available allow the client to get exactly what they want, how they want it. Design, build and operate. This is the full end-to-end managed service Kapsch Force s flagship operational model of all turnkey deployments. The client s requirements are fully assessed and, with industry leading experts, a solution is designed by incorporating the necessary frontend technology and back office software modules into a fully scaled solution which is targeted at achieving the goals in the most efficient manner possible. An entire back office deployment is then put in place complete with all necessary staff, hardware and infrastructure needed to operate the back-end of the road safety program. Since this operational back-end is specifically assembled to operate the deployed technology, a seamless, uniform system is achieved which expertly delivers results. Optional transfer. Flexibility in end-of-term contract procedures is also entirely possible in many cases the client requires direct management of assets or may grow to later expect more direct involvement in operational activities; this is easily accommodated by structuring the operational model to transfer deployments in a mutually beneficial way. Transfer of ownership is catered for should the client so wish which allows the development effort that was done during the deployment to continue to benefit the client and the community. The scale of the deployment is also immaterial as each solution is tailored to suit the client s needs and meet the required performance criteria in a viable and sustainable manner. Kapsch TrafficCom AG Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria Phone Fax ktc-hq.info@kapsch.net Kapsch Group. Kapsch is one of Austria s most successful technology corporations, specialized in the future-oriented market segments of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Railway and Public Operator Telecommunications as well as Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Kapsch, headquartered in Vienna, is organized as a group company with the entities Kapsch TrafficCom, Kapsch CarrierCom and Kapsch BusinessCom. The companies of the Kapsch Group employ about 5,000 people around the world. Kapsch. Always one step ahead. Kapsch Force 7

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