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The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Evolution

Fiber optic technology is revolutionizing the transportation industry by enabling faster, more reliable communication, enhancing safety, and improving operational efficiency. The transportation industry — encompassing highways, railroads, and subways — is undergoing a significant evolution as it embraces intelligent transportation systems. 

A secure and connected network is the foundation of modern transportation infrastructure. Whether it's establishing optical backbone connections, ensuring seamless cellular connectivity, or extending network reach to the edges, Corning offers a comprehensive and adaptable product range.

With our intelligent transportation system solutions, no matter the transportation project, you can exceed the escalating demands for bandwidth and data, paving the way for a truly connected and efficient transportation experience.

Are you ready to embrace the transformative power of fiber optics?

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5G ready network solutionsVirtually Unlimited Bandwidth

Optical fiber bandwidth can range from hundreds of gigabits per second to terabits per second, making high-speed connections possible. 

5G ready network solutionsResistance
Optical fiber is resistant to EMI, vibration, moisture, and temperature, making it resilient in harsh environments. 

5G ready network solutionsHighly Reliable and Secure
Optical fiber offers enhanced security as they do not emit an electrical signal like traditional copper wires, keeping sensitive data safe.

5G ready network solutionsLonger Distances and Lower Maintenance
Optical fiber can stretch kilometers with no loss in the source signal, leading to reliable long-distance connections that require little to no maintenance.

The Vital Role of Transportation IT Infrastructure

Transportation IT infrastructure plays a pivotal role in shaping modern societies, revolutionizing the way people and goods move from one place to another. It serves as the backbone for efficient transportation systems, facilitating seamless communication, coordination, and management across various modes of transportation.

It fosters sustainability by promoting the use of alternative modes of transportation and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources. In essence, investing in robust transportation IT infrastructure is crucial for building resilient, interconnected communities and driving economic growth in the digital age.

Webinar: The Future of Transportation

Hear from industry experts on how optical fiber will push the transportation industry forward.

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What Is a Smart Highway? The Road That Bridges the Digital Divide

From the Signal Blog: What Is a Smart Highway? The Road That Bridges the Digital Divide

Arizona's broadband infrastructure project demonstrates how fiber-based smart highways help bridge the digital divide.

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Arizona's broadband infrastructure project demonstrates how fiber-based smart highways help bridge the digital...

Arizona's broadband infrastructure project demonstrates how fiber-based smart highways help bridge the digital divide.

Smart Highways and Railways

Smart Highways: Pioneering the Future of Safe and Efficient Transportation
Highway road

Smart Highways: Pioneering the Future of Safe and Efficient Transportation

Smart Highways: Pioneering the Future of Safe and Efficient Transportation

Fiber optics are revolutionizing highway travel by enhancing road safety, improving traffic management, and providing travelers with access to advanced communication and information services.

 

Ways in which highways are becoming ‘smart’:

 

  • Real-Time Traffic Monitoring and Management — Sensors, cameras, and other roadside equipment connected to fiber optics provide transportation agencies with accurate data on traffic flow, incidents, and road conditions.
  • Electronic Toll Collection — Fiber optic connectivity ensures fast and reliable communication between tolling infrastructure and backend systems, enabling quick processing of transactions and reducing congestion at toll plazas.
  • High-Speed Internet Access — Whether accessing navigation apps, streaming media content, or conducting business activities, travelers benefit from reliable internet connectivity.
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) — Enables rapid data transmission and real-time exchange of crucial information between vehicles and infrastructural components, while AI algorithms process data swiftly and accurately to enhance driver situational awareness, predict hazards, and facilitate adaptive interventions, significantly improving road safety.
  • Intelligent Infrastructure System Monitoring and Maintenance — Fiber optic sensors embedded in highway infrastructure, such as bridges, tunnels, and retaining walls, provide continuous monitoring of structural integrity and environmental conditions.

Fiber optics are revolutionizing highway travel by enhancing road safety, improving traffic management, and providing travelers with access to advanced communication and information services.

 

Ways in which highways are becoming ‘smart’:

 

  • Real-Time Traffic Monitoring and Management — Sensors, cameras, and other roadside equipment connected to fiber optics provide transportation agencies with accurate data on traffic flow, incidents, and road conditions.
  • Electronic Toll Collection — Fiber optic connectivity ensures fast and reliable communication between tolling infrastructure and backend systems, enabling quick processing of transactions and reducing congestion at toll plazas.
  • High-Speed Internet Access — Whether accessing navigation apps, streaming media content, or conducting business activities, travelers benefit from reliable internet connectivity.
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) — Enables rapid data transmission and real-time exchange of crucial information between vehicles and infrastructural components, while AI algorithms process data swiftly and accurately to enhance driver situational awareness, predict hazards, and facilitate adaptive interventions, significantly improving road safety.
  • Intelligent Infrastructure System Monitoring and Maintenance — Fiber optic sensors embedded in highway infrastructure, such as bridges, tunnels, and retaining walls, provide continuous monitoring of structural integrity and environmental conditions.
Elevating Rail Travel: The Impact of Fiber Optics on Safety and Efficiency
Railway station

Elevating Rail Travel: The Impact of Fiber Optics on Safety and Efficiency

Elevating Rail Travel: The Impact of Fiber Optics on Safety and Efficiency

Fiber optics are transforming railways by enhancing safety, improving operational efficiency, and providing passengers with advanced communication and information services. By leveraging fiber optic technology, railway operators can optimize train control, monitor infrastructure conditions, and enhance the overall travel experience for passengers while ensuring the reliability and security of railway operations.

Fiber optic networks support positive train control (PTC) systems, which enhance safety by automatically controlling train speed and ensuring compliance with speed limits, signal indications, and track conditions. Sensors, cameras, and other monitoring devices connected to fiber optic networks provide railway operators with accurate data on train locations, speeds, and track conditions, allowing for timely response to incidents, maintenance needs, and operational challenges. 

 

These systems use high-speed communication between trains, signaling equipment, and control centers to enable features such as automatic train operation (ATO), automatic train protection (ATP), and train spacing optimization, reducing the risk of collisions and increasing throughput. Fiber optic sensors embedded in railway infrastructure, including tracks, bridges, and tunnels, provide continuous monitoring of structural integrity, temperature, and strain.

Fiber optics are transforming railways by enhancing safety, improving operational efficiency, and providing passengers with advanced communication and information services. By leveraging fiber optic technology, railway operators can optimize train control, monitor infrastructure conditions, and enhance the overall travel experience for passengers while ensuring the reliability and security of railway operations.

 

Fiber optic networks support positive train control (PTC) systems, which enhance safety by automatically controlling train speed and ensuring compliance with speed limits, signal indications, and track conditions. Sensors, cameras, and other monitoring devices connected to fiber optic networks provide railway operators with accurate data on train locations, speeds, and track conditions, allowing for timely response to incidents, maintenance needs, and operational challenges. 

These systems use high-speed communication between trains, signaling equipment, and control centers to enable features such as automatic train operation (ATO), automatic train protection (ATP), and train spacing optimization, reducing the risk of collisions and increasing throughput. Fiber optic sensors embedded in railway infrastructure, including tracks, bridges, and tunnels, provide continuous monitoring of structural integrity, temperature, and strain.

Embrace the Evolution: Leveraging Intelligent Transportation Systems  
for Enhanced Connectivity and Efficiency

Long-Reach Solutions

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MiniXtend® Cable: Revolutionizing Bandwidth Capacity and Network Duct Congestion

Corning's MiniXtend® cable is the solution to the ever-growing demand for unlimited bandwidth capacity and the escalating issue of network duct congestion. Utilizing microduct technology, MiniXtend addresses these challenges seamlessly, ensuring scalability without disrupting the surrounding environment.

Specifically designed for installation in microduct systems using air-assisted installation methods, MiniXtend micro cables boast a compact design, being up to 50% smaller than standard loose tube cables, while offering high fiber counts within a minimal cable diameter footprint.

Corning's innovative optical micro cabling solutions include the MiniXtend and MiniXtend HD cables, featuring binderless FastAccess® technology.

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