ATMS & Local Control Systems
Backup & Power Solutions
Case Study
Communications
Connected Vehicles
Custom Traffic Cabinets
Data Collection
Detection
Intelligent Safety Solutions
News
Services
Signal & Hardware Equipment
Smart Preemption and Priority Solutions
Team Spotlight
Video Cameras & Software
How Long Do Supercapacitors Last Compared to Batteries in Traffic Cabinets?
Ensuring Compliance (NEMA/ITS, BABA, Local Specs) In Traffic Cabinets
Protecting Critical Infrastructure: Security Measures for Traffic Cabinets
Western Systems at IMSA 2026: Two Tuesday Sessions Worth Catching
Why Traffic Professionals Should Attend IMSA Forum & Expo 2026
Explore our complete knowledge hub
Search by topic, solution, or project and get the answers you need in seconds.
Real-World Case Studies
We spotlight impactful transportation projects and real-world deployments—featuring insights from agencies and engineers solving today’s toughest traffic challenges. Each case study turns complex solutions into practical applications for smarter, safer communities.
View All Case StudiesCategories
All Posts
PLANNING AN ATTAIN GRANT? HERE’S WHAT MAKES A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION
With $120 million in available funding, awards of up to $12 million per project, and approximately 20 agencies expected to receive funding, now is the time to evaluate your project and prepare a competitive application. Please note that the program includes a cost-sharing (matching) requirement. Federal funding can help accelerate transportation projects—but successful ATTAIN applications […]
How Long Do Supercapacitors Last Compared to Batteries in Traffic Cabinets?
When agencies review backup power for traffic signal cabinets, runtime is only part of the equation. The more practical long-term question is how often crews will need to service, replace, or troubleshoot the energy storage system over the life of the cabinet. That question matters because backup power affects more than outage response. It influences […]
Ensuring Compliance (NEMA/ITS, BABA, Local Specs) In Traffic Cabinets
Procurement delays, failed inspections, or funding ineligibility can stall cabinet projects for months. This buyer’s checklist translates standards and funding rules into plain English—so you can spec, bid, and deploy with confidence. It’s focused on what Western Systems delivers every day: standards-compliant, U.S.-manufactured cabinets with complete documentation and a smooth path from design to acceptance. […]
Protecting Critical Infrastructure: Security Measures for Traffic Cabinets
When a traffic cabinet is compromised, the result is often more than a service call; it can be a public-safety incident. Unsecured doors, cut cables, or tampered controllers can darken an intersection, trigger flash, or disable priority signals that emergency vehicles rely on. This guide outlines practical physical and cyber measures that agencies can implement […]
Western Systems at IMSA 2026: Two Tuesday Sessions Worth Catching
IMSA Forum & Expo 2026 will bring together a wide range of conversations around traffic operations, maintenance, and intersection performance. For Western Systems, Tuesday, July 14, will be a meaningful part of that program, with team members participating in two sessions focused on reliability, technician efficiency, and multimodal detection in real-world agency settings. Improving Signal […]
Why Traffic Professionals Should Attend IMSA Forum & Expo 2026
The IMSA Forum & Expo provides traffic, roadway, and public safety professionals with a practical forum to sharpen skills, compare field approaches, and reconnect with the operational side of ITS. The 2026 event is scheduled for July 12 to 16 at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington, with registration currently open through IMSA. A […]
5 Western Systems Sessions to Watch at ITE Western District 2026
ITE Western District 2026 will bring together transportation professionals working on some of the industry’s most immediate challenges, from intersection safety to climate resiliency to signal system performance. For Western Systems, this year’s program is a chance to contribute to those conversations in a focused, practical way through sessions grounded in field experience, agency priorities, […]
Connecting With Transportation Leaders at the 2026 ITE Mountain District Annual Meeting
Western Systems will attend the 2026 ITE Mountain District Annual Meeting from June 10–12, 2026, at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. We are proud to support the event as a Humphreys Peak Sponsor and will be available at Booth 17 throughout the conference. Supporting a Regional Gathering of Transportation Professionals The ITE […]
Bringing Washington’s Transportation Community Together at the ITE Golf Classic
Western Systems is proud to support the 2026 ITE Washington Golf Classic as a platinum sponsor. Join transportation professionals, agency leaders, consultants, and industry partners on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge for a day centered on connection, collaboration, and Washington’s transportation community. Bringing Washington’s Transportation Community Together The ITE […]
ITE Western District 2026: Experience Transportation in Motion in Bellevue
The 2026 ITE Western District Annual Meeting brings transportation professionals to Bellevue from June 28 to July 1. It is a strong setting for a conference focused on traffic operations, safety, resiliency, and real-world mobility because attendees can step out of sessions and move through the systems they work on every day. What to Expect […]
From Cabinets to Connected Corridors: 25 Years of Steady Progress
Twenty-five years in traffic operations is not defined by a date on a calendar. It is defined by what holds up in the field: dependable intersections, consistent corridor performance, and support that stays present when conditions are not ideal. This year marks 25 years of Western Systems showing up for the agencies that keep streets […]
How the P-Plus Cabinet Adds Backup Power Without Expanding the Intersection Footprint
For many agencies, adding backup power is not just an electrical decision. It is a space, maintenance, and construction decision too. The P-Plus cabinet addresses that challenge by combining traffic control and battery backup in one enclosure, helping agencies strengthen intersection uptime without adding another cabinet to an already crowded corner. Space Is the First […]
Navigating the Gridlock: What Connected Vehicles Mean for Corridor Efficiency
Urban and suburban corridors are under pressure from growing traffic, aging infrastructure, and rising public expectations. Connected vehicles and smarter roadside systems give agencies new tools to manage that pressure in real time. The question is no longer whether this technology is coming, but how it will shape corridor efficiency and day-to-day operations. From Isolated […]
5 Ways AI is Helping Cities Reduce Signal Timing Complaints
Signal timing complaints are one of the most common calls city traffic teams receive. Drivers sitting at a red light with no cross traffic, buses missing transfers, and long side-street waits all fuel frustration. AI is giving agencies new tools to identify where these issues originate, fix them faster, and reduce how often those complaints […]
Meet Sophia AI: The Smartest Traffic Management Solution
Most agencies already have cameras and detection at intersections. The harder part is knowing whether that detection is still trustworthy and what it means for operations right now. Sophia AI from Currux Vision is a context-aware traffic intelligence platform that transforms raw detection data into clear, actionable understanding of intersection health, with automated analysis every […]
