Communications

We offer a comprehensive range of communications infrastructure, including wireless radios, cellular backhaul, fiber integration, and Ethernet switches. These rugged communications products are designed to withstand harsh roadside conditions while supporting advanced traffic operations, including signal coordination, safety monitoring, and real-time system updates.

Transportation-grade devices are built for environments where commercial hardware would quickly fail. They resist extreme heat, cold, moisture, and vibration, ensuring reliable communications between signals, detection systems, and control centers. This rugged design reduces downtime, minimizes field maintenance needs, and helps agencies maintain high system uptime.

Yes. Rugged communications solutions are engineered for interoperability, allowing them to integrate seamlessly into existing traffic cabinets, controllers, and management systems. Agencies can phase in upgrades at their own pace, improving performance without the need for a complete system replacement.

Wireless communications products provide flexibility where traditional trenching or fiber installation would be too expensive or disruptive. For example, wireless radios can connect school zone flashers, temporary work zone beacons, or remote intersections to central systems. This ensures reliable communications and real-time monitoring, even in hard-to-reach areas.

Strong network design and resilient hardware go hand in hand. Agencies use redundancy, well-planned antenna placement, and ruggedized power backups to maintain service during extreme events. Remote monitoring capabilities also provide engineers with visibility into system health, enabling proactive responses before issues escalate into outages.

By moving data faster and more accurately, modern communications infrastructure improves the efficiency and safety of transportation systems. Agencies can coordinate corridors in real-time, adapt signals based on changing traffic conditions, and maintain safety devices connected without interruption. For the public, this means fewer delays, safer crosswalks, and more reliable travel times.

Every roadway environment is different, which is why we match each application with the right technology. Western Systems works closely with trusted industry leaders—including Siemens-Ruggedcom for rugged networking, Actelis for intelligent broadband solutions, and Intuicom for advanced wireless communications—to design systems that meet both current needs and long-term growth requirements. This approach ensures agencies have a communications infrastructure that is reliable today and adaptable for tomorrow.