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Upgraded intelligent transportation systems improve efficiency and safety for Houston's commuter corridors
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransCore, a global leader in intelligent transportation and tolling solutions, has successfully completed a full central software replacement for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), modernizing its High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)/High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes' Automated Reversible Gate Operations (ARGO) system. The upgraded system officially went live on Jan. 5, 2025 and improves operational efficiency, enhances safety, and streamlines lane management for Houston's critical commuter corridors.
Since 2012, TransCore has collaborated with METRO to design, implement, and maintain the ARGO system, ensuring smooth, real-time reversible lane operations across Houston's five major corridors. The latest upgrade introduced TransSuite®, TransCore's advanced traffic management system (ATMS), to enhance automation and operational efficiency.
"The TransSuite solution has supplied METRO with a robust and smart system of tools that work with a wide variety of devices and platforms,” said Nader Mirjamali, Houston METRO HOV and HOT Lane Project Manager.
The reversible lanes provide HOV/HOT travel into Houston during the peak morning commute hours and reverse midday to accommodate the evening outflow. Operating in coordination with technicians who ensure that the lanes are clear of vehicles during reversal, the latest software upgrades enable automated gate closure sequencing and traveler information messaging to roadway signage.
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"TransCore is proud to bring the latest in intelligent transportation technology to Houston METRO, improving both system reliability and the daily commuting experience,” said Whitt Hall, TransCore President and CEO. "By fully automating lane transitions and integrating enhanced surveillance, this upgrade ensures safer and more efficient mobility for the region.”
About TransCore
A global leader in the transportation industry, TransCore provides innovative technical solutions and services for all-electronic tolling, congestion pricing, tolling back office, access control, and intelligent transportation systems. TransCore has distributed millions of RFID tags and deployed thousands of electronic toll collection and managed lanes. Its systems capture billions of toll transactions per year and support the United States' most accurate and advanced toll collection operations.
TransCore is a subsidiary of ST Engineering, a global technology, defense, and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across aerospace, smart city, defense, and public security segments. It is part of the Group's Urban Solutions business, a leading provider of smart city solutions with a global track record of over 800 projects in more than 150 cities.
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