Although
primarily a construction and integration firm, Traffic Control Devices,
Inc. has become a leader in the planning and design of all phases of
ITS Engineering. This is possible due to our "hands on"
pragmatic approach. Expertise has been gained with Closed Circuit
Television, Changeable Message Signing, Vehicle Detection/Data Accumulation
and Communications subsystems.
Understanding
our client's needs bears heavily on our approach to planning and design
activities. In many instances it is incumbent upon
TCD to help the client define needs and approaches to their ITS goals.
Designs which include "Off the shelf" and State-of-the-Art
products are targeted. Current, and near-future products and approaches
are also a major consideration. However, specifying and providing
quality products for the best price is one of our goals. Most
products which are to be included in any design have been tested and
integrated in our Altamonte Springs, Florida testing facility.
Many factors
are considered in our approach to the ITS design and integration tasks.
These include:
- Intended
Use of the System
- Melding
with Existing Operations
- Safety
of the Users
- Available
Hardware and Software
- Uniformity
of Design
- Constructability/Maintainability
- System
Operation
Aside from providing the above, other important goals to be accomplished
include:
- Providing
Community Awareness
- Minimizing
Impact to Motoring Public
- Minimizing
Impact to Utilities
- Minimizing
Contract Time
- Aesthetics/Maintainability
- Future
ITS Enhancements
As proven
in the past, TCD will apply their knowledge, foresight and pragmatic
approach to provide the client a system that is state-of-the art, easily
operated and maintained and a clear distinction to the Agency.
TCD has
prepared planning and design for many clients in the Central Florida
and South Carolina areas. Some our clients include
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