Every year, traffic congestion costs U.S. drivers more than $120 billion in lost time and fuel according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Add to that the rising safety concerns on highways, and the need for modern, efficient, and connected road infrastructure becomes urgent.
This is where Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) come in. By leveraging fiber optic highway communication and industrial PoE switches, ITS is transforming how highways operate—enhancing safety, improving traffic flow, and enabling real-time data-driven decisions.
At Omnitron systems, we’ve worked with transportation agencies across the U.S. to deliver robust highway network connectivity solutions designed for long distances, harsh conditions, and mission-critical uptime. This article breaks down exactly how fiber and PoE are modernizing highway communication infrastructure—and why ITS is essential for the future of smart highways.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are advanced applications that integrate communication technologies into transportation networks to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability.
In simple terms, ITS uses fiber networks, roadside communication systems, and smart devices to connect traffic signals, cameras, sensors, tolling systems, and emergency response units.
For highways, ITS means:
ITS is not just a technology—it’s a framework for safer, smarter transportation.
Highways are the arteries of modern economies, yet congestion and accidents remain daily challenges. ITS provides tangible benefits, including:
Together, these advantages show that Intelligent Transportation Systems are more than just a technology upgrade—they are the foundation for safer, cleaner, and more efficient highways. But achieving these results depends on having the right communication backbone in place. That’s where fiber optic networks and industrial PoE switches come in, delivering the reliable connectivity and power that modern ITS deployments require.
Traditional copper infrastructure cannot keep up with modern ITS demands. To deliver high bandwidth, long-distance communication, and reliable power, agencies are turning to fiber optic networks and industrial PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches.
Omnitron’s fiber and PoE solutions are designed specifically for these conditions, ensuring mission-critical performance on every highway deployment.
While the benefits are clear, deploying ITS comes with challenges:
Omnitron has helped agencies overcome these challenges by deploying redundant fiber solutions, PoE extenders, and hardened switches across national highways.
Based on real-world experience, here are proven tips for highway ITS rollouts:
Fiber delivers high bandwidth, low latency, and long-distance connectivity, making it ideal for ITS deployments where copper would fail.
Industrial PoE switches provide both power and data over Ethernet to roadside devices, simplifying deployments and reducing cabling costs.
Yes. By enabling real-time monitoring and automated driver alerts, ITS reduces both primary and secondary accidents on highways.
ITS hardware must withstand temperature swings, vibration, dust, and weather. That’s why agencies use ruggedized fiber and PoE equipment.
ITS infrastructure forms the backbone for connected vehicles, AI traffic systems, and autonomous driving, ensuring highways are future-ready.
Intelligent Transportation Systems are no longer optional—they are the foundation of safer, smarter, and more efficient highways. By combining fiber optic highway communication with industrial PoE switches, agencies can modernize their roadside infrastructure, improve traffic safety, and enable next-generation traffic management technology.
At Omnitron Systems, we provide the fiber, PoE, and network solutions that keep highways connected and future-ready.
Ready to modernize your transportation infrastructure? Explore our Industrial PoE Switches or Learn more about our Fiber Solutions today.
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