Freeway Management System Archives

Vandalism affecting road safety on the R300 and N2

While the cost of continuous repairs is soaring, of bigger concern is the loss of life as a result of pedestrians crossing our freeways. For the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL), road safety ..

Gauteng’s Freeway Management System makes for less stressful travel

System allows road users to plan and navigate their way through traffic with real-time information. Travelling between Pretoria and Johannesburg has become safer since the implementation of the intelligent Freeway Management System (FMS) in Gauteng over ..

Why do pedestrians brave death to cross freeways?

SANRAL-facilitated research provides greater understanding of road user behaviour that will be used to increase safety. Research conducted on the Cape Town freeway network is shining more light on why pedestrians cross busy highways, braving the potential danger of being involved in ..

SANRAL’s Freeway Management System keeps motorists in the know

System on strategic KwaZulu-Natal road sections provides real-time information to road users on possible obstructions. Motorists using KwaZulu-Natal freeways can make smart decisions to remain safe and avoid congestion, thanks to the implementation of the Freeway Management System (FMS). ..

Tech teasers: Things to look forward to in the efforts of road safety

Technological developments in improving road safety are leading to newer and better methods of road monitoring. The introduction of a panoramic camera and other new technological developments may soon improve freeway incident detection on South Africa’s ..

SANRAL wins award for its Freeway Management System

In its quest to make roads safer and more efficient, the roads agency’s efforts were recognised at a ceremony of the Intelligent Transport Society of South Africa Awards (ITSSA), held at the Sandton Convention Centre recently. ..