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Keeping an eye on the road

Axis network video keeps Washington State Depart. of Transportation moving

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"We needed a way for our maintenance and emergency crews to see real-time road conditions," said Mats Gustafsson, Electronic Communications Systems Technician, WSDOT

Mission

The Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) regional office in Wenatchee needed a way to link information from its Road Weather Information System (RWIS) to live video images, giving commuters, first responders and truck drivers up-to-date information about road and weather conditions.

Solution

The WSDOT utilized the serial port connections in various Axis network cameras and video servers to integrate the RWIS information with the video from several major highway arteries and bridges in the area. The signals are then transmitted from remote mountain areas via fiber connections or microwave signals to the Wenatchee office.

Result

As a result, the WSDOT's Wenatchee headquarters can receive accurate traffic and weather information from key sections of the area's transportation system. This allows the organization to make accurate and informed decisions regarding road maintenance, traffic detours and emergency routes. In addition, commuters and truck drivers can access the information via the Internet in order to make informed route decisions.

Customer

"Axis network video has been a valuable tool for us," said Mats Gustafsson Electronic Communications Systems Technician, WSDOT. "It has met a number of needs, including route planning, traffic monitoring, homeland security, first response, maintenance and highway engineering. Thanks to the network video system, we are able to meet these needs and provide higher quality services at a reasonable cost."