Discover our common applications
What is a Connected / Smart Arrow Board?
Short-term lane closures are set up every day, impacting traffic flow and commuters. Connected arrow boards were developed to automatically communicate lane closures to government agencies, allowing them to share verified real-time information about all active closures. Before connected arrow boards, agencies provided very general and non-time-specific information on planned lane closures.
Motorists can also be forewarned via Waze and other navigation systems, allowing them to be better prepared and more alert for roadway capacity restrictions.
Applications
- Work zones that have a lane closure with arrow board
- Utility and maintenance crews
- Rolling lane closures
- Nighttime asphalt paving & bridge closures
Benefits of Using a Smart Arrow Board
Improved Safety and Mobility
- Know where closures are located
- Can proactively manage traffic conditions for the motoring public
Government agencies:
Transparent Technology
Information can be sent to 3rd party data providers such as Waze and other navigation systems, connected vehicles and more, allowing motorists to be aware of lane closures ahead of time.
Data Logging
- Work zone locations
- Direction (north/southbound)
- Duration of lane closure
Government agencies have a history of:
Features
- Nothing new for field personnel to learn. With connected/smart arrow boards, it’s business as usual
- Real-time display and location information is pushed to the cloud
- Know when the arrow is in transport mode
- Access location and display history
- When paired with work zone end markers, the connected/smart arrow board can provide the length of lane closures
Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Arrow Boards
How do connected arrow boards improve safety in work zones?
Lane closures can be short or long-term and are often unexpected by drivers. These closures often result in traffic queues. Connected/smart arrow boards can help push notifications into motorists’ apps and in-vehicle displays to alert and safely prepare them to navigate these critical areas.
Can my existing arrow boards be converted into connected/smart arrow boards?
Yes, any existing arrow board can be connected by adding our retrofit kit.
How can I tell if the sign is not being utilized (if the display is still on)?
Our transport sensor ignores arrow board trailers that were not blanked when they are lowered into a transport travel mode. This ensures that only accurate information is being pushed to the cloud.