🚦Tartu is moving towards a self-driving future – TRAFFEST is helping pave the way
🚗 Tartu’s self-driving car is getting smarter. Developed by researchers at the University of Tartu, the Bolt-branded Lexus is now navigating even more complex city areas on its own – from the Delta Centre to Lõunakeskus. By the end of the fifth testing period, the vehicle can handle a variety of routes, including those to
Read moreTRAFFEST took part in the spring student careers fairs
At the beginning of March, we took part in two consecutive careers fairs to showcase the future of smart mobility and engineering 🚀 We were present at the ENGINERIA CAREER DAY at TTK University of Applied Sciences and at the VÕTI TULEVIKKU Career Event at Tallinn University of Technology. In our box you could test
Read moreWork and studies go hand in hand🎓👷♂️
Joonas Laks, our ITS Roads Project Manager, has successfully completed his Master’s studies at Tallinn University of Technology. He is now a qualified civil engineer, ready to create and manage new projects and innovative solutions! 🚀 Congratulations Joonas, we are very proud of you! 🤗 Photo: Heikki Avent
Read moreViljar Nurme, CEO of TRAFFEST, was elected Chairman of the board of ITS Estonia
The two-year board term of ITS Estonia ended, and a new team was elected at the end of the year. Viljar Nurme, the CEO of TRAFFEST, has been elected Chairman of the board of ITS Estonia. This is a great recognition of both TRAFFEST and Viljar’s experience and commitment. Argo Verk (Ridango), Heiti Mering (Digilogistika
Read morePaikuse got his first traffic light
TRAFFEST installed the very first traffic light in Paikuse at the crossing near the Paikuse school. The purpose of the traffic light is to ensure safer road crossing, as around 8000 cars drive on the Pärnu-Tori road every day. The traffic lights are also equipped with challenge buttons, which allows pedestrians to cross the road
Read moreOn the Pärnu-Uulu section VMS signs were activated based on road weather station data
🌦️ Today, variable message signs installed by TRAFFEST started operating on the new Pärnu-Uulu 2+2 section of the Tallinn-Pärnu-Ikla road. The VMS signs allow drivers to be informed about road and traffic conditions and to adapt speed limits according to the situation, ensuring greater road safety. The installed signs receive real-time information via the central
Read moreClosure of Kanama viaduct: TRAFFEST traffic lights help to keep traffic flowing smoothly
📢 The Kanama viaduct will be closed from 4 November for reconstruction works. 🚦 TRAFFEST has installed two temporary traffic lights intersections on the Tallinn-Pärnu highway, one before and one after the viaduct. They will help to smooth traffic flow until the temporary traffic management is completed next spring. The fully reconstructed viaduct is scheduled
Read moreIn Tartu, the Riia-Kalevi intersection and the Küüni street crossing now have the long-awaited new traffic light systems
🚦 On Sunday, 27 October, the Riia-Ülikooli-Kalevi intersection and the Küüni street crossing platform systems finally got a new look in the centre of Tartu. After a long wait, the old traffic lights have been replaced with modern and safer solutions. The work, carried out by the TRAFFEST team in an efficient manner and without
Read morePärnu is testing a new solution: a cyclist sign on the road surface
🌞 The City of Pärnu and Tehnopol conducted the innovation competition “Pärnu Innovation Fund 2023” at the end of 2023, where one of the winners was TRAFFEST’s project “Smart Traffic Detection”. The project, which was completed in July 2024, will test a novel technology in Pärnu’s Mai tn1 – artificial intelligence-trained thermal cameras will detect
Read moreTartu bike counters show impressive numbers even after the high season
🧮 This year, the 10 bike counters installed by TRAFFEST in the city of Tartu have counted more than 1.3 million riders, but the largest flow of cyclists passes by Turusilla – a total of 287 827 riders. Close on their heels are the counters near the Riia Street railway viaduct, confirming that this is
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