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	FreeWave Enables Smart Cities Applications

FreeWave Enables Smart Cities Applications

Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - Ethernet Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
Applicable Industries	Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Remote Asset Management Smart City Operations
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	In 2011, the City of Boulder’s Public Works Department (Transportation Division) aimed to enhance its traffic management system to ensure a smooth flow of traffic into, around, and out of the city. Boulder, located less than 30 miles from Denver, experiences traffic volumes exceeding 250,000 vehicles per day due to its attractiveness as a destination spot for its beauty, college town atmosphere, economic prosperity, and tourist attractions. The need for a smart cities application, particularly in traffic management, was critical to maintaining Boulder’s growth and prosperity. Read More
About Customer	The City of Boulder, Colorado, is a vibrant and economically prosperous city known for its beauty, college town atmosphere, and tourist attractions. Located less than 30 miles from Denver, Boulder experiences significant traffic volumes, with over 250,000 vehicles entering and exiting the city daily. The city's Public Works Department, particularly the Transportation Division, is responsible for managing and monitoring the traffic system to ensure smooth traffic flow. The department sought to implement a smart cities application to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion, and improve overall efficiency. Read More
Solution	The City of Boulder implemented FreeWave’s FGR2-PE wireless Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication solution to replace traditional phone lines in its traffic control systems. A total of 145 FreeWave M2M communication devices were installed throughout the city to monitor traffic signals and ensure continuous and efficient traffic flow. The FGR2-PE devices offer industrial serial and Ethernet wireless connectivity using license-free spread spectrum technology, allowing direct access to traffic signal data. The solution also enables communication back to 16 gateways without needing additional radios at each gateway location. The FGR2-PE’s flexibility, with two serial ports and two switched Ethernet ports, allows for seamless transition from serial to Ethernet data communication, reducing the need for additional hardware and making it a cost-effective solution for long-term applications. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - Ethernet

Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software

Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network

Applicable Industries

Cities & Municipalities

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Remote Asset Management

Smart City Operations

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

In 2011, the City of Boulder’s Public Works Department (Transportation Division) aimed to enhance its traffic management system to ensure a smooth flow of traffic into, around, and out of the city. Boulder, located less than 30 miles from Denver, experiences traffic volumes exceeding 250,000 vehicles per day due to its attractiveness as a destination spot for its beauty, college town atmosphere, economic prosperity, and tourist attractions. The need for a smart cities application, particularly in traffic management, was critical to maintaining Boulder’s growth and prosperity.

About Customer

The City of Boulder, Colorado, is a vibrant and economically prosperous city known for its beauty, college town atmosphere, and tourist attractions. Located less than 30 miles from Denver, Boulder experiences significant traffic volumes, with over 250,000 vehicles entering and exiting the city daily. The city's Public Works Department, particularly the Transportation Division, is responsible for managing and monitoring the traffic system to ensure smooth traffic flow. The department sought to implement a smart cities application to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion, and improve overall efficiency.

Solution

The City of Boulder implemented FreeWave’s FGR2-PE wireless Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication solution to replace traditional phone lines in its traffic control systems. A total of 145 FreeWave M2M communication devices were installed throughout the city to monitor traffic signals and ensure continuous and efficient traffic flow. The FGR2-PE devices offer industrial serial and Ethernet wireless connectivity using license-free spread spectrum technology, allowing direct access to traffic signal data. The solution also enables communication back to 16 gateways without needing additional radios at each gateway location. The FGR2-PE’s flexibility, with two serial ports and two switched Ethernet ports, allows for seamless transition from serial to Ethernet data communication, reducing the need for additional hardware and making it a cost-effective solution for long-term applications.

Impact #1	The deployment of FreeWave’s M2M communication solutions reduced the City of Boulder’s equipment in its Traffic Operations Center by 95%.
Impact #2	The city achieved significant cost savings by eliminating 17 expensive T1 phone lines, replaced with FreeWave’s wireless M2M solutions.
Impact #3	The FGR2-PE devices provided ease-of-use and faster notification of traffic signal issues, sending real-time email notifications.

Impact #1

The deployment of FreeWave’s M2M communication solutions reduced the City of Boulder’s equipment in its Traffic Operations Center by 95%.

Impact #2

The city achieved significant cost savings by eliminating 17 expensive T1 phone lines, replaced with FreeWave’s wireless M2M solutions.

Impact #3

The FGR2-PE devices provided ease-of-use and faster notification of traffic signal issues, sending real-time email notifications.

Benefit #1	Elimination of 17 expensive T1 phone lines.
Benefit #2	Reduction of equipment in the Traffic Operations Center by 95%.

Benefit #1

Elimination of 17 expensive T1 phone lines.

Benefit #2

Reduction of equipment in the Traffic Operations Center by 95%.

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FreeWave Enables Smart Cities Applications

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