Transport News
Stats show digital LED advertising does not cause road accidents
A further study into the impact of using LED boards to advertise on roadside hoardings has concluded that there is no greater risk to motorists caused by the placement of such displays on routes which they use.
This research was carried out in the US, where there are already more than 2000 digital LED boards erected next to roads. The report was commissioned on behalf...
Tuesday, 14th December 2010 - full story
Advertiser looking to expand LED signage beyond London market
French advertising firm JCDecaux, is looking at expanding its digital signage network, which includes LED systems at tube stations and shopping centres in London, so that the rest of the UK is covered by this versatile marketing medium.
The company is still going to retain its focus on creating engaging platforms for advertising in rail transport hubs and large outlet...
Thursday, 9th December 2010 - full story
LED signs and Koalas help lower speeds Down Under
One road in Australia has seen the average speed of drivers drop significantly over the past year as a combination of LED signs and Koala imagery has made road users more conscious of their speeds.
Before the LED signs were installed at blackspots in December of 2009, the average speed was as high as 60km/h, but almost immediately this tailed off to 55km/h, with the...
Monday, 18th October 2010 - full story
LED displays used to protect Chinese taxi drivers
Taxi driver in the Chinese city of Wuhu, which has a population of 2.3 million, are having surveillance equipment, LED displays, to broadcast emergency messages and panic buttons installed in their vehicles by the local authorities in order to improve their safety and reduce the number of robberies.
The increase in surveillance has not been met with total support by...
Monday, 27th September 2010 - full story
Growth in use of LEDs for traffic signage continues
Governments and local councils around the world are continuing to invest in LED systems to help direct traffic and to pass on information to travellers, according to the latest figures.
Funding is being allocated to solid state lighting (SSL) which takes advantage of LED technology to provide brighter, safer and more efficient signalling for motorists and pedestrians,...
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 - full story
LEDs safe in snow despite reservations
The recent snowy conditions that have gripped the UK caused travel chaos for many, but even harsher conditions were experienced in the mid-west of the USA in areas normally protected from the worst of the weather. As a result some raised concerns as to how appropriate LED signalling technology was, claiming that the lack of heat emitted by the LED systems would not melt snow,...
Tuesday, 19th January 2010 - full story
LED technology looks more attractive for hazard warnings
As the technology behind LED lighting continues to evolve and improve, so too does its chances of becoming the light source of choice for those looking to alert people to hazardous areas. As well as offering companies a means by which to warn people of dangerous areas or highlight important information more effectively and efficiently, LED signs and lights can also...
Friday, 8th January 2010 - full story
Cars to get LED Displays
A prototype of a new type of Heads-Up Display (HUD) using LED technology was unveiled at a trade show held by Oki Digital Imaging Corp (ODI).
The LED display itself is no more than 1.1 inches in size and it is able to take advantage of an ODI bonding technique which does not require adhesive or wire bonding, allowing for the unit to take up far less space.
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Thursday, 3rd December 2009 - full story
Instant Highway Messaging
Highway streaming-text messages may not be entertaining, but they're crucial: "Accident ahead, reduce speed to 20 mph and use alternate Rte. 312 to avoid stalled traffic
The sign systems report such roadside incidents as slowdowns, accidents, construction, lane closures, weather concerns, amber alerts and travel-time alerts. Alerts vary from global messages that cover...
Tuesday, 24th February 2009 - full story
Accident-prone road gets LED sign
LED signs are being used to crack down on speeding motorists in a US town.Town officials in West Hartford, Connecticut, have installed LED signs in a bid to make the roads safer.The area recently constructed traffic islands to slow drivers down but they have not had the desired effect, the Connecticut News reports.However, the LED signs are...
Friday, 20th February 2009 - full story
LED signs act as "visual cues"
LED signs are helping New York residents navigate their way around the city.The signs were recently installed on a subway line that has traditionally caused confusion among passengers.Line 7 carries both express and slower running trains but travellers have had difficulty distinguishing between the two.This has led to delays as they hold doors...
Friday, 13th February 2009 - full story
Car dealers use digital signage screens
A major car dealer has revealed how LED-based screens are helping to boost trade.Scala recently teamed-up with Dismart to install the screens in Chekhov Auto outlets.The car company explained that the LED-based displays helped attract customers' attention to vehicles that are currently for sale.A range of information is displayed by the screens...
Monday, 9th February 2009 - full story