Transportation security applications - Case studies

Ericeira, a seaside town on the western coast of Portugal, is a popular tourist destination and is known as one of the top surfing destinations in Europe. It has a population of just over 10,000 citizens with this increasing during the busy summer season. The Municipal Council of Mafra, the local government body overseeing the region, recognized that the increase in traffic during the summer months needed greater monitoring and control to reduce congestion and the risk of accidents. Improving...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced the publication of a new case study detailing the successful deployment of RAD’s RIO 180 units powered by SARA at a mobile home community managed by Champion Real Estate Services. The project, conducted in collaboration with RAD dealer HUB Enterprises, demonstrates how autonomous security solutions can dramatically reduce incidents, restore resident...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a more than 300% expansion of its deployment with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). Following a successful pilot, RTC has made the decision to deploy ZeroEyes in many additional strategic locations. RTC became the first transit agency in the United States to fully deploy weapons detection analytic...

Keihan Bus, established in 1922, is a long-standing public transportation provider with over 100 years of service in Japan. Its network spans Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga prefectures, offering a wide range of safe and reliable transportation services and carrying over 10,000 passengers daily. The company also operates routes that serve major tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto and Dotonbori in Osaka, as well as direct access to the venue of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan—a...

HID, the pioneer in trusted identity and authentication solutions, announced that it successfully supported Stockholm's public transit authority, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL), in transforming the daily travel experience for hundreds of thousands of passengers in the capital through a comprehensive digital ticketing modernization program. The initiative has eliminated paper tickets and enabled seamless contactless payments across buses, ferries, trams and metro stations. The technology u...

The city of San Francisco de Campeche has taken a decisive step toward urban modernization thanks to the implementation of an advanced smart traffic light solution from Dahua Technology. This pioneering project, the first of its kind in Latin America, has improved mobility, reduced traffic congestion, and provided greater road safety to thousands of citizens. The challenge With the sustained increase in vehicle traffic, citizens' daily mobility was severely impacted Campeche was facing a ser...

The precise recording of passenger numbers is essential for transport companies - it helps to optimize timetables, make better use of capacities and organize local public transport more efficiently. A modern solution for this is camera-based passenger counting. Intelligent image processing systems automatically and precisely record how many people board and alight - without any manual counting. With Adigo nPax, the Norwegian company Adigo Mechatronics has developed such a system especially for...

The Chiba Taxi Association manages over 5,000 taxi vehicles across its eight branches in Chiba Prefecture. Among them, the Keiyo Branch and the Keiyo District Taxi Operations Council have led efforts to install network cameras at key terminal stations for the past 18 years. These systems have supported the monitoring of taxi stand congestion, crime prevention, and emergency response, including the identification of stranded commuters during disasters. Network camera systems Initially, th...

Richard Thorp has been fascinated with aviation since childhood. A self-described “aviation geek,” Thorp is now the Chief Technology Officer at Swissport International AG, where he leads IT infrastructure strategy for the world’s largest ground-handling company, ensuring seamless operations across 276 airports in 45 countries, handling approximately 247 million airline passengers per year, as of the end of 2024. “If we were an airline, we’d actually be the biggest...

Newport, a popular vacation destination, has partnered with Sorama to tackle growing noise pollution. By integrating AI technology and products from Axis Communications, Sorama, and FF Group, the city aims to reduce traffic noise and enhance road safety. FF Group’s CAMMRA AI software and DataFactory platform help generate accurate vehicle data in real-time, day or night, to support noise reduction efforts. The challenge How can they address the challenge of traffic noise? What actions c...

The space-saving yet full-function video spectral comparator Regula 4306 has been deployed at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, to strengthen the country’s border security. This initiative aims to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, smuggling, and irregular migration.  Forged identity documents Lao People’s Democratic Republic faces growing challenges in identifying forged identity documents Lik...

Video wall systems installed by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) at a major transport and security hub in the Midlands are approaching 50,000 hours of continuous 24/7 operation. UVS supplied and installed all equipment via its systems integrator partner TIS, which specializes in driving digital transformation and integration across the life safety, security and communications industry. Driving digital transformation The Transport for West Midlands Regional Transport Coordination Centre (RTCC)...

Modernizing a town's transport hub requires a careful balance of effective security, useful functionality, and sleek design.  Jacksons Fencing successfully completed a fencing solution for the Newbury Bus Station redevelopment - an innovative, secure, and sustainable fencing solution that enhances both safety and esthetics at this key transportation spot. Modern redesign Jacksons Fencing was specified to deliver a key that not only met rigid security ideals As part of West Berkshir...

Matrix client, a pivotal divisional office within the Railways Department, manages railway operations across multiple divisions. Serving as the central administrative hub, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) office is dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and dependable train services, while addressing operational challenges and enhancing the passenger experience. This case study explores the DRM office’s adoption of innovative communication strategies and processes that optimize manage...

Reliable identity verification is an unwavering requirement at mission-critical checkpoints such as border crossings. Oftentimes, however, this involves slow manual processes that create a ripple effect of inefficiency and security risks. Passengers endure long wait times leading to frustration, fatigue, and dissatisfaction. Indonesia Immigration recognized this strain on travelers moving through its destinations — specifically in one of the region’s busiest locations: the internati...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the premium provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the launch of the Iowa mobile ID to Samsung Wallet, in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Samsung. Iowa residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet and start using it to easily assert their identity from their mobile phone at TSA checkpoints at the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa airports, as well as 25 other...

Cognitec Systems is providing reliable face recognition technology to Brazilian payment solutions provider - Billingpay for use in Rio de Janeiro’s public transport system. Automated face recognition Billingpay has implemented automated face recognition to facilitate digital ticketing via the transport application Jaé, to be used by more than four million users daily. Currently, about 11 thousand capture devices are installed throughout the city’s transportation system...

Cognitec Systems is providing reliable face recognition technology to Brazilian payment solutions provider Billingpay for use in Rio de Janeiro’s public transport system. Billingpay has implemented automated face recognition to facilitate digital ticketing via the transport application Jaé, to be used by more than four million users daily. Currently, about 11 thousand capture devices are installed throughout the city’s transportation system. Evasion in public transportation...

RODE, the acronym for RObotic DEpalletiser, is a pioneering product from AWL in the intralogistics market. The robotic solution can efficiently process packages randomly arranged on a pallet, setting it apart from conventional systems. Need for increased automation According to the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (Bundesverband Paket und Expresslogistik e. V.), 4.15 billion courier, express, and parcel shipments were sent in Germany alone in 2022. Annual shipment growth to ar...

With an impressive 259 charging points and locally generated solar power to charge vehicles, Merklingen train station is the world’s largest e-car charging park. Situated between the cities of Stuttgart and Ulm, Merklingen was inaugurated in December 2022. The new train station serves approximately 1000 to 1300 passengers daily. It has benefited local hospitality, retail, and tourism since it opened with the state Ministry of Transport calculating that it will eventually generate an annu...

The airport, named after a notable historical figure, serves as a key transportation hub for both domestic and seasonal international flights in its region. Serving over 11 lakh passengers a year, it ranks as one of the busiest airports in terms of passenger and aircraft movements. The terminal building at this airport is spread over 26,936 square meters and has 14 check-in counters, four immigration counters for departures, and six immigration counters for arrivals. Located near major transpor...

The Transportation Services and Mobility department for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas recently completed a substantial project to replace the locks on their Intelligent Traffic Cabinets with a better and more secure choice. Turns out what they needed was only a few miles away with ALCEA’s Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution powered by ABLOY technology. ALCEA is the brand formerly known as ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions - Critical Infrastructure. The ALCEA Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution has...

Completed in 2023, Thanet Parkway Station, the new high-speed rail hub serving the Thanet area in southeast Kent, has implemented a significant infrastructure enhancement: the installation of high-quality parking barriers to optimize accessibility and safety within its premises. Investment in connectivity Thanet Parkway Station, which opened on 31st July 2023, is a testament to the region's commitment to advancing its transportation infrastructure. With a total investment of £44 million...

In a landmark achievement for air travel technology, Zayed International Airport has successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi’s new terminal since its inauguration on 15 November 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards enhanced travel efficiency and security, showcasing the power of cutting-edge biometric technology. Building on a long-term commitment to advancing airport capabilities, IDEMIA has been at the forefront of innovation in th...

Only one UK mainline station has ever been built specifically for a higher-education institution: University Station, Birmingham, inaugurated in 1978. In 2023 it was completely reimagined to meet the needs of 21st-century passengers and railway staff. The rebuild’s aim was to improve facilities; offer greater passenger capacity; and boost ease of use, including barrier-free access for all. To achieve these goals, the new station required certified doorsets to meet stringent standards, inc...

Challenges: The capital city and the largest city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, is a city of stark contrasts. It's a city that effortlessly marries the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. Being India's IT hub and a thriving metropolis, Bengaluru has inevitably attracted people from all over the country. The increase in population has subsequently led to problems like traffic congestion, violations of traffic regulations, and accidents. Local authorities were dependent on measures like...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide Finland with a new high-security driver’s license cards and personalization services solution, incorporating the European second-generation smart Tachograph solution.  This collaboration reflects HID’s commitment to enhancing security and efficiency in Finland's transportation systems. configurable solution Finland will benefit from a comprehensive, tailor-made, and configurable sol...

A key phase of work has been completed on the security and incident management solution protecting Berlin’s U-Bahn metro stations, operated by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), Germany’s biggest public transport company. New features include detailed virtual mapping for faster incident detection and informed response, a renewed integrated vandalism management solution to help keep the network ‘graffiti free’, among other things, and re-designed controls to assist the...

SeeTrue, a global AI software solution pioneer for security screening, disclosed its recent entry into the realm of urban security through a strategic partnership with Israel Railways. This collaborative effort has resulted in the seamless integration of SeeTrue's cutting-edge AI solution into security screening checkpoints at railway stations throughout Israel, including the country's largest stations, where more than 1,000 bags require screening every hour. Faster, smoother security p...