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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.
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Beyond the Road Block: Powering Critical Traffic Safety with Hydrogen Fuel Cells
GTL Leasing partners with Western Systems to deploy the HyMax fuel cell backup system, establishing unmatched grid resilience and safety at traffic intersections across California and enabling nationwide expansion. In the modern energy landscape, reliable power is non-negotiable, especially for critical infrastructure like traffic signals. When the grid fails—whether due to planned outages, extreme weather, […]
Welcome, Will Hanson, to our Washington Team
Western Systems is excited to welcome Will Hanson as our new Territory Manager for Washington. He will be taking over the Washington territory from Kai Antrim. Will has strong experience in sales, operations, and customer support. In his free time, he enjoys creating, listening to music, collecting vinyl records, disc golfing, and spending time with his wife, […]
Precision, Growth, and Passion: Spotlight on Final Assembly Specialist Risli
We are building smarter, safer roads that start with the people behind the technology — dedicated experts whose work brings innovation to life. One of those people is Risli, a Final Assembly Specialist whose journey reflects the craftsmanship, precision, and growth mindset that define our company. A Career Built on Growth and Dedication Since joining […]
Can Connected Vehicle Systems Reduce Urban Traffic Congestion?
Urban congestion isn’t just a nuisance; it impacts everything from air quality to commute reliability and emergency response times. For city planners and transportation agencies, the question is clear: Can connected vehicle systems help reduce urban traffic congestion? Short answer: Yes. Here’s how! V2X Communication Enables Real-Time Traffic Adjustments Connected vehicle technology, specifically V2X (vehicle-to-everything) […]
How Do Roadside Units (RSUs) Work in a Connected Vehicle Network?
Roadside Units (RSUs) play a crucial role in modern connected vehicle networks, helping traffic agencies improve road safety, reduce congestion, and build more responsive transportation systems. But how exactly do RSUs work, and why are they essential for the future of mobility? Here’s how RSUs function within intelligent transportation systems, and how cities and DOTs […]
Which Detection Technology Works Best in Snow and Fog?
Answering what works, and what doesn’t, in low-visibility conditions At Western Systems, we get this question often from cities, counties, and DOTs across the western U.S.: “What detection technology should we be using in snow and fog?” It’s a fair concern. Low visibility doesn’t just affect human drivers; it also impacts how detection systems perform. […]
Fast Forward with Yuntraffic FUSION
When it comes to traffic management, standing still isn’t an option. With cities growing and infrastructure demands skyrocketing, Yunex Traffic is leading the charge to move traffic solutions forward with Yuntraffic FUSION. Western Systems invites you to explore how adaptive traffic management is transforming roads today—and how Yuntraffic FUSION stands out as the ultimate tool […]
How Connected Vehicle Technology (CV2X) is Rebuilding Trust in Signal Systems
Outdated traffic infrastructure is no longer just a minor inconvenience. It has become a serious barrier to public safety, transit reliability, and future-ready mobility. But agencies don’t need to start from scratch. CV2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) technology offers a smarter, scalable path forward. It enables real-time signal preemption, transit priority, and infrastructure modernization without requiring full […]
Modernizing Traffic Cabinets Without Full Replacement
Challenges of Aging Traffic Signal Cabinets As a city’s traffic infrastructure advances, outdated traffic cabinets can cause serious issues. Older systems often lack support for network connections, making it impossible to integrate them with central management. Obsolete controllers often fail to integrate with advanced traffic algorithms, and outdated equipment frequently lacks support for the installation […]
Smarter Dock Operations at the Seattle Convention Center
When it comes to keeping a major convention center running smoothly, dock operations play a bigger role than you might think. That’s why the Seattle Convention Center took a future-focused approach to updating their Dock and Truck Ramp system, partnering with Western Systems and key players like Yunex Traffic, Mitchell Technology, and Eberle Design (EDI) […]
Alpha UPS: Delivering Reliable Backup Power for Modern Traffic Solutions
When traffic infrastructure is compromised by power outages, the results can be chaotic and even dangerous. That’s why backup power solutions like Alpha UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are critical for ensuring continuous, reliable traffic flow. Designed to withstand extreme environments and keep intersections operating without interruption, Alpha UPS is an essential part of any comprehensive […]
How the RuggedCom RSG910C is Powering Modern ITS Infrastructure in the U.S.
As U.S. cities continue to push forward with smarter, more resilient transportation systems, the RUGGEDCOM RSG910C has emerged as a vital component in the backbone of intelligent traffic networks. Western Systems, a leading regional distributor, supplier, and integration partner for Siemens RuggedCom, is delivering this rugged Ethernet switch to Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and municipalities […]
Why Drivers Really Run Red Lights and What Cities Can Do About It
Every day, drivers across the U.S. make a split-second decision: stop at a yellow light or push through. Sometimes they make it. Sometimes they don’t. The consequences? Over 1,100 lives are lost each year due to red-light running crashes. While it’s easy to blame impatience or recklessness, the real reasons are more complex and often […]
Preparing Cities for Machine Learning in Traffic Management
Cities nationwide are facing growing pressure to modernize outdated traffic systems, especially as the potential of machine learning in traffic management becomes clearer. Yet many traffic cabinets and controllers date back decades, and are simply not equipped for handling today’s data-intensive tools. Western Systems bridges that gap by delivering modern, open-architecture cabinets, networked control platforms, […]
Smarter Streets Ahead: San Diego District 11 Deploys Currux Vision
San Diego’s District 11 is actively exploring innovative traffic solutions to gain deeper insights into congestion and vehicle behavior, starting with the deployment of innovative tech from Currux Vision. With the first purchase orders initiated and devices going live, this is a key step toward smarter, more efficient streets in Southern California. Traffic Congestion and […]
