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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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Renton, WA, Targets Peak-Hour Congestion with Adaptive Signal Control
Renton, WA, is moving more of its traffic signals from fixed daily schedules to real-time operation to help peak-hour traffic move more efficiently along key corridors. The goal is straightforward: reduce unnecessary delays at busy intersections and make trips more predictable for residents, workers, and freight. Why Renton, WA, is Updating Signal Timing Now Renton […]
Preventing Wrong-Way Crashes: WSDOT Pilots Safety Technology on SR-18
Wrong-way crashes are rare, but often catastrophic. To address this critical safety risk, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has launched a pilot project on State Route 18 in King County. With support from Western Systems and Carmanah Technologies, four off-ramps now feature new wrong-way driver detection systems designed to prevent crashes before they […]
Inside the Shop: How Cade Turns Designs Into Dependable Traffic Systems
Every reliable intersection begins on the production floor. This is where ideas turn into real hardware and where the equipment that supports safer and smarter roads is built. At Western Systems, Cade plays an important role in this work as a Production Technician and ATC+ Builder. A Journey That Started in 2018 Cade joined Western […]
Advancing Smart Transportation Solutions in Federal Way
With its strategic location between Seattle and Tacoma, Federal Way, Washington, is quickly becoming a regional model for advanced transportation infrastructure. Focused on reducing congestion, improving safety, and preparing for a connected vehicle future, the City of Federal Way has partnered with Western Systems and Yunex Traffic to deploy the Adaptive Traffic Control System – […]
Western Systems Delivers AI-Driven Traffic Solutions to Page, AZ
The City of Page, Arizona, sits between sandstone cliffs and open desert, welcoming millions of travelers each year. With that beauty comes a challenge, extreme weather, low visibility, and seasonal surges that can double traffic overnight. To keep people moving safely and efficiently, Page partnered with Western Systems, Currux Vision, and B Wiring Solutions to […]
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) […]
