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| Boylan Traffic Solutions News | October 2010
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Boylan news - in this issue:
- Toll booth smash stuns onlookers
- SpeedCheck sign gets nod from workers
- VMS board CCTV offers real-time monitoring
- SecureGuard launch at Safeguarding Australia Summit
Happy motoring!
Peter Boylan, Allan Moffat OBE, Neil Crompton and Matthew Brabham
BOYLAN TEAM SAFETY

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SpeedCheck sign gets nod from workers

Boylan's SpeedCheck sign has been given a huge nod of approval in a recent article in the Gold Coast Bulletin. The article, entitled Deadly drivers on notice, highlights the 15 per cent reduction in excess speeds achieved after a SpeedCheck sign was installed at a major road construction site at Burleigh Waters. Read an excerpt from the article:
Some employees pine for after-work drinks with friends or a relaxing night in front of the TV. Road worker Craig Fletcher just hopes he gets home to see his two children. The Roadtek project officer has been working on the Bermuda St-Reedy Creek Rd intersection in Burleigh Waters since March and cringes each time a speeding driver - some at more than 100km/h - zips through the construction site. Mr Fletcher said the scary scenes were putting his and his colleagues' lives at risk. "You get a decent-sized semi going past at 60km/h, you feel that. It raises the hairs on the back of your neck," he said. "I've got two kids I'd like to go home to at the end of the day." Mr Fletcher points to the death of Deception Bay road worker Murray Goodrich in August 2009, when he was hit by a car at Burpengary. To slow motorists at Mr Fletcher's Bermuda St roadworks, Main Roads installed a speed-activated sign in April. For the first week, it recorded speeds without flashing a warning sign. The average speed of passing motorists was 52km/h; some topped 100km/h. Transport and Main Roads South Coast program delivery manager Alan Stone said that once the warning "Slow Down" message was activated, the average speed of motorists slowed to 44km/h.
Boylan Traffic Solutions is the sole Australian distributor of the SpeedCheck sign. Inquiries: 1800 300 200.
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Real-time CCTV technology for VMS boards
 Boylan Traffic Solutions has added real-time CCTV functionality to its VMS board fleet. The state-of-the-art technology delivers remote data and vision for the management of periodic traffic hotspots. In NSW, the system was successfully trialled by the Roads and Traffic Authority over a recent holiday weekend and at an air show at the Williamtown RAAF Base, 30km north of Newcastle. BTS Sydney branch manager Narelle Appleby said the technology was simple and quick to deploy, and offered real cost savings to the end user. "It means that the RTA can access vision and data over the web from a number of locations without needing to deploy staff, considerably reducing labour and travel costs," Narelle said. The camera's real-time images are carried over a mobile network, with a satellite option for remote locations. Traffic management staff can even zoom and tilt the angle of the camera for added flexibility. "It's a high-tech but simple solution to periodic traffic management issues in remote locations," she said. "The added benefit to our customer is the ability to have a mobile VMS/CCTV (dual function) unit in place at short notice."
For more details, phone 1800 300 200. |
SecureGuard launch at security summit
Flagship product ... SecureGuard immobilises vehicles attempting to penetrate security areas
Boylan SecureGuard - a groundbreaking anti-vehicle barrier for the protection of critical infrastructure - was launched at the recent Safeguarding Australia conference in Canberra. Boylan SecureGuard is the flagship product of Boylan Homeland Security - the newest division within the Boylan group. Boylan National Operations Manager Wayne Duckworth highlighted the product's features to a gathering of 150 of Australia's top advisers and experts in the field of counter terrorism. Wayne said SecureGuard's high-performance advanced perimeter-protection design immobilised vehicles attempting to penetrate high security areas. Fully tested to meet the UK's BS PAS 68 and the US's DOS K4 and K12 ratings, it is Australia's most sophisticated anti-vehicle perimeter barrier system. "SecureGuard has been installed at a number of sensitive sites overseas, including airports and government buildings, where homeland security is a high priority," Wayne said. "This barrier can stop dead a 7.5 tonne truck travelling at 80km/h and impacting at a 90 degree angle," he said. |
Moment of impact ... the 22-year-old driver of the centre car is about to embark on the ride of her life. This driver certainly shook up toll booth operators on early morning duty at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport recently (see footage here). Travelling at 80km/h, Yasmine Villasana smashed into the concrete lane divider between the toll booths and - Dukes of Hazzard-style - became airborne, clearing the booth and another car. The 22-year-old woman narrowly escaped injury when the car burst into flames. She was later charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
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BTS motorsport roundup Clockwise from top left: James Moffat was the subject of a recent feature article in Melbourne's Herald Sun; Matthew Brabham enjoys a Fathers' Day lunch with grandfather Sir Jack and uncle David; Daniel Holihan; and Matthew Brabham with round-the-world sailor Jessica Watson.
Three generations of motorsport stars came together when Boylan Team Safety Youth Ambassador Matthew Brabham enjoyed a Father's Day lunch with his famous grandfather, Sir Jack Brabham, dad Geoff and uncle David. Matthew also got to mix with another sports star recently - this time, solo round-the-world sailor Jessica Watson. The pair met at a presentation ceremony for Jessica's new Mini Cooper car. "When you think of what she's accomplished at the same age as me, it's really awesome," Matthew said. "It shows what you can do if you put your mind to it - whether it's sailing around the world or becoming a F1 world champion," he said.
Boylan-sponsored driver James Moffat had a tough debut for Ford Performance Racing (FPR) at the L&H 500 at Phillip Island recently. Several off-track excursions as he got to grips with V8 Supercar racing at its most senior level hampered progress and ultimately restricted James and co-driver Steve Richards from what might have been a much better result.The pair eventually finished 21st. "I'm fairly disappointed, if I'm honest," James said. "It certainly wasn't the debut I was looking for, but the team has been great - I've learned a lot and I will use that when we go to Bathurst later this month."
Boylan will sponsor up-and-coming karter Daniel Holihan in the CIK-KF1 Pro Light category of next year's CIK Stars of Karting Series. Daniel, or "Hooly" as he is known trackside, developed his love of motorsport from his stepfather Geoff Morgan, a four-times Porsche Cup champion in the late 90s. Daniel will compete under the Parramatta Kart Warehouse banner, alongside his more experienced team mates Daniel Baker and former dual Senior National Light and Heavy National Champion Matthew Waters. "Next year will definitely be a challenge, but my aim is just to finish all my races and be up inside the top 10 in the championship," Daniel said. BTS managing director Peter Boylan described the CIK series as the V8 Supercars of Australian karting. "It's a great opportunity for us to sponsor Daniel - hopefully, he'll get our company's name out there," Peter said.
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