Overview
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has successfully deployed a TAPCO WWD detection system on SR 528 at the SR 520 EB off-ramp. CFX has four other systems planned for construction on SR 408 in Orlando within the next 60 days. Its system utilizes radar and wide-angle camera technology to detect oncoming and outgoing vehicles, virtually eliminating any false positives. The information is relayed via proprietary BlinkLink software and emailed to the Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) within (an average of) 6 seconds with an audible alert, location and multiple photos so that the RTMC can deploy the necessary safety protocol. All five locations are part of a one-year study conducted by Dr. Al-Deek of the University of Central Florida to determine the extent of the problem and to recommend a resolution based on collected data.