Iteris Selected by South Carolina for $2.5 Million 511 Traveler Information Services Project
Iteris,
Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITI), a leader in providing intelligent traffic
management information solutions, was selected by the South Carolina
Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to upgrade and operate the State’s
next generation 511 Traveler Information System.
A component of the award includes IterisPeMSTM
(iPeMS), a unique, state-of-the-art system that authenticates and
analyzes multiple sources of traffic data for performance measuring and
management.
The three-year contract, valued at approximately $2.5 million, includes
two one-year options for ongoing operation and maintenance. The award
strengthens Iteris’ leadership position in 511
traveler information systems, with the company currently operating
18 systems nationwide and abroad. Work on the project is planned to
begin immediately.
“This award by South Carolina reflects our strengthening record of
delivering 511 systems on time and on budget, while providing the best
resources and user experience to travelers on the road,” said Abbas
Mohaddes, president and CEO of Iteris. “As we begin to upgrade the
SCDOT 511 systems to our state-of-art technology, we will incorporate
the synergies of our IterisPeMSTM performance measurement and
management solution, which is expected to enhance certain aspects of the
SCDOT 511 system.”
Under the terms of the engagement, Iteris will lead a team of highly
qualified partners experienced in the delivery of traveler information
systems. This new system will be implemented in phases and will include
the following new features and enhancements:
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Improved voice recognition software
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Robust performance measurement and management (via iPeMS)
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Easy-to-use systems navigation with additional functionality
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Email alerts that deliver personalized, real-time traffic information
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Mobile solutions applications for iPhone and Android platforms
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Improved 511 website with additional features
According to SCDOT’s ITS Coordinator Dan Campbell, “We are excited about
working with Iteris on South Carolina’s next generation 511 system.”
About Iteris, Inc.
Iteris
Inc. is a leader in providing intelligent information solutions to
the traffic management market. The company is focused on the development
and application of advanced technologies and software-based information
systems that reduce traffic congestion, provide measurement, management,
and predictive traffic analytics, and improve the safety of surface
transportation systems. By combining its patented products, decades of
expertise in traffic management, and information technologies, Iteris
offers a broad range of Intelligent Transportation System ("ITS")
solutions to customers worldwide. The firm is headquartered in Santa
Ana, California with offices nationwide and in the Middle East. For more
information, please call 1-888-329-4483 or visit www.iteris.com.
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