GridSmart™ is a revolutionary step forward in video vehicle detection delivering a best-in-class solution with the lowest cost of ownership in the market. GridSmart provides vehicle detection for the entire intersection using three-dimensional omni-directional tracking technology. This unique technology approach significantly reduces the amount of hardware and installation required…requiring a single ultra-wide angle lens camera connected with a single cable to the ruggedized GridSmart Processing Unit with the GridSmart tracking software. GridSmart enables traffic professionals to actuate and maintain any intersection, large or small. GridSmart is a practical, cost-effective alternative to traditional detection technologies such as inductive loops or other multi-camera video solutions.
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GridSmart Camera
GridSmart Processor
GridSmart™ communicates with NEMA TS1, TS2, Type 170E and 2070 traffic controllers for almost universal deployment. The existing infrastructure for powering and supervising traffic signals remains in place but now benefits from reliable, non-intrusive, vehicle detection. Additionally, GridSmart™ provides a rich set of traffic data for use in intersection planning and road management. The user friendly GridSmart software interface allows the user to define multiple vehicle detection zones (stopbar, advance detection, etc) in and around the intersection for real time calls to the traffic controller.
GridSmart is designed using advanced omni-directional vehicle tracking algorithms along with three-dimensional vehicle modeling to provide accurate and reliable stop-bar and system detection, while also enabling advanced data collection options such as vehicle counts, classification, average speed and more. Providing interfaces to almost all types of controllers, and making traffic data available in a standard UTDF-compliant (csv) format, GridSmart is easily interfaced to other third party products and peripherals. The GridSmart software is designed to allow access both locally and remotely through a secure network connection. The software provides access to all of the GridSmart features and can easily be adapted to intersection changes.
Compare
GridSmart is a smart alternative to traditional detection technologies such as inductive loops, multi-camera video-based detection, radar, or magnetometer detection. Do the research and compare GridSmart to other familiar technologies – you will quickly see the difference. See a real life example here.
Traditional Multi-Camera Video Detection
GridSmart - ONE Camera for a 4-approach Intersection
Annual Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) information (initial capital, annual maintenance, average life) for loops and video is available from the U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). GridSmart offers the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry for a fully actuated four-approach intersection.
Benefits
Aldis is committed to delivering cost-effective, practical solutions that deliver tangible and unique benefits to its customers. Aldis specializes in vision-based technologies for intelligent transportation systems and advanced infrastructure management. Leveraging the latest enhancements in machine vision technology, and incorporating true vehicle tracking with three-dimensional vehicle modeling, signals can be perpetually optimized – reducing emissions, energy consumption and congestion while increasing road user and pedestrian safety.
Cost Effective Single camera solution, and related installation time, makes GridSmart cost effective when compared to any non-intrusive detection technology.
Fast Installation Single camera reduces or eliminates need for lane closures, reducing likelihood of traffic delays or incidents. Ease of installation minimizes time for workers to be in the lane, and reduces installation costs. A typical system installation is complete within three (3) hours.
Full Field of View GridSmart monitors the middle of the intersection providing better situational awareness, more accurate and complete traffic data, and enhanced incident management capabilities.
Ease of Use The GridSmart interface provides for simplified mouse and monitor, point-and-click, setup.
Low Maintenance With no moving parts, an IP66 sealed camera enclosure, downward facing lens, and built-in-heating system, GridSmart is virtually maintenance free in all conditions.
Proven Technology Fully tested in all climates and conditions.
Customers
Explore below to see a sampling of our customer locations. GridSmart now has over 200 deployments in 9 countries!!-
San Leandro, California
San Leandro has deployed GridSmart at one of its busiest intersections, Halcyon and Washington. Installed and operational within just over three (3) hours, the system is providing both stop-bar detection and traffic data. Steve Lolas, with the City's Department of Public Works, comments, “We decided to choose Gridsmart for our detection for many reasons. The ease of set up and use, especially for the end user, is remarkable. And the difference in total cost of ownership was significant…especially in these times where we are being asked to do more with less. We were using 4 cameras from our prior vendor in order to provide detection for this busy intersection, where GridSmart was able to provide coverage with only one camera. Last but not least, we have tremendous support by Western Pacific Signal."
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Westminster, Colorado
Westminster Colorado recently deployed a two-camera GridSmart system at 92nd Street and Harlan Avenue to fully actuate this intersection. Sold by Intermountain Traffic, Aldis' authorized distributor in Colorado, this fully networked intersection allows for remote viewing and management of GridSmart from the City's Traffic Management Center. City officials can watch video, gather traffic data and monitor performance from the comfort of their office. The diverse weather in Colorado has offered numerous challenges for traditional video detection systems be it snow, wind or rain. GridSmart is working great and efficiently managing traffic in all of these conditions. -
West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City borders Salt Lake City and is the second largest city in Utah with over 100,000 residents. The existing loops at a major intersection were not performing well and were disabled. Sold by Intermountain Traffic, authorized distributor of GridSmart in Utah, GridSmart was fully actuating the intersection shortly thereafter. The installation took less than two hours and did not require a single lane of traffic to be closed. GridSmart is not only being used for stop-bar detection at the intersection; it is also being used for advance detection purposes. The City's Transportation Engineer loves the data collection features and has received nothing but positive feedback on the GridSmart system.
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Greeley, Colorado
Home to scenic Northern Colorado College, the city of Greeley deployed GridSmart at one of the busiest locations in the city. This two camera system is installed directly in front of the University, which has enrollment well over 10,000 students. When classes let out, considerable pedestrian traffic coupled with tremendous vehicular traffic led city officials to work with Intermountain Traffic, authorized GridSmart distributor for Colorado, to try something new. Since the installation of GridSmart, congestion from both pedestrian and motorist traffic has been drastically reduced and city officials, residents and students have seen a dramatic change for the better.
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Jerome, Idaho
View from GridSmart camera in Jerome, Idaho.
The City of Jerome, Idaho has utilized GridSmart for over a year. Prior to deployment by Intermountain Traffic, a traditional video detection system was used to actuate this signal, which sits directly outside of a dairy farm. Large concentrations of truck traffic would continually cast false calls in the late afternoon due to shadows and positioning of the sun. The Public Works Department would receive countless calls each week from angry motorists stuck at the signal. Since installation of GridSmart, Jerome has not received one complaint from motorists regarding signal delay and credits GridSmart for this. -
Sevierville, Tennessee
With 13 million tourists passing through Sevierville on an annual basis, a road widening effort was initiated to expand Highway 66 from four to six lanes to add more capacity. With the construction and lane shifts, the loops were being destroyed or were not in the proper location, requiring police officers to manage the intersections for five (5) days out of the week due to the tourist traffic.
GridSmart was quickly deployed, providing detection during and post- construction. Police overtime associated with traffic management was reduced by 80%, and the 10-year total cost of ownership savings is estimated at over $125,000. The City continues to expand its utilization of GridSmart.
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La Crosse, Wisconsin
Wisconsin DOT was a valuable partner during the early development for GridSmart. Evaluating our product in the harsh winter climate of Wisconsin, the installation in La Crosse gave Aldis the insight needed to harden its product to meet the needs of the most brutal climates. Installed in 2008, the system is still providing detection and data...and has never generated a problem call, and has never had to have its lens cleaned!
Andy Winga, Traffic Engineer for WisDOT, says it best, "I have to say that I was not a believer in video. I had been disappointed with other systems, and I was very skeptical of the GridSmart system…GridSmart has certainly changed my perception…video can work.”
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Alcoa, Tennessee
Alcoa, Tennessee is using GridSmart in several intersections for detection, and it is also in use for data collection purposes at a Diverging Diamond Interchange in Alcoa...one of only five in the country! -
Redwood City, California
Challenge: The customer needs to measure the available capacity of a specific parking structure. The ability to quickly and accurately update the spot occupancy data is critical because this information will be passed on to the end-user via the Internet.
Solution: GridSmart is able to view and track vehicles coming in and out of the parking structure providing spot occupancy data to the customer.
Results: Aldis provides a solution that is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the parking structure. GridSmart controls the entering and exiting of the parking garage allowing spot occupancy data collection. -
Waco, Texas
Challenge: Waco needed to monitor traffic flow across a specific area prone to heavy traffic during the school year. These fluctuations have created traffic congestion issues for some time and Waco was looking for a solution to reduce wait time and increase mobility.
Solution: GridSmart was placed on an existing pole and able to control the entire intersection with a single camera. Using its 360-degree view and advanced tracking capabilities, GridSmart now provides traffic counts allowing for timing optimization.
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