New @CiviqScapes WayPoint Launched
At the American Public Transport Association (APTA) conference in Charlotte this week, CIVIQ Smartscapes is launching their new WayPoint, a smart city communications structure that is designed to greatly enhance the citizen and commuter experience.
WayPoints are equipped with 55” touchscreen displays to provide real-time, up-to-the-minute transit schedules, wayfinding information, advertising and service announcements. Optional features such as Wi-Fi, NFC, USB quick charging ports, and customer informational/emergency intercom, will offer enhanced customer services, safety and security.
Additional technology options such as embedded cameras, small cells, beacon technology, sensors and data analytics can provide valuable benefits to the transit agency. The devices have both indoor and outdoor version. A modular approach provides more than 16 variations, allowing transit operators to tailor the device for their needs.
Brad Gleeson, Chief Commercial Officer, CIVIQ Smartscapes told us “With over 138 million U.S. residents visiting public transportation venues each month, the need for improved efficiency and enhanced commuter experience has never been greater.” said “The flexibility of our new WayPoint solution allows municipalities and transit systems to customize the solution to their needs and budgets, while building a platform that can be ready for the future.”
The WayPoint devices draw on the success of the On-The-Go Kiosks that are rolling out across the New York Subway System with the MTA. This project has won recognition by the Intelligent Transportation Society of New York as the ‘Outstanding Project of the Year’.
CIVIQ Smartscapes President, Erwin Rezelman told us “Our primary goal is to connect people and their communities. We are continuously investing in innovative technologies that will improve citizen’s quality of life and visitors’ travel experiences, while simultaneously making cities everywhere more secure, efficient, and interconnected.”
The WayPoint will be available in late 2016.
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