Cities are getting smarter every day. Municipalities are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICT) to enrich and enhance city life, which is paramount in planning the cities of the future.

Will Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CV/AVs) mitigate the car accidents caused by human error?

Will congestion patterns change with the adoption of CV/AVs?

Will AVs change the capacity requirements on our roadways?

How will traffic be optimized both for AVs and non-autonomous vehicles?

To what extent will the city infrastructure need to be upgraded?

New transportation challenges are emerging every day.

Traffic professionals need to prepare for the future by harnessing the power of CV/AV technologies. Inspired by the challenges, Rhythm has developed a Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication system that works with virtually any controller type.

In|Connect is an innovative smart city solution. It enables you to take advantage of the many CV/AV applications that are about to change transportation in the years to come.

In|Connect helps emergency vehicles reach their destinations on time when every second counts. It can also assist transit vehicles with staying on schedule.

Based on Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology, In|Connect clears a path for the connected traffic infrastructure of tomorrow. It features capabilities to seamlessly integrate various Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) applications.

Among many benefits that come with this new technology, here are some key features of In|Connect that help you stay ahead with the new traffic reality:

• Achieving DSRC and V2I capabilities with any controller type


• Integrating with Rhythm’s In|Sync system to provide adaptive signal optimization in real-time


• Enabling traffic signal preemption or priority using a future-proof Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Technology


• Eliminating transition after preemption thanks to In|Sync’s digital architecture

In|Connect is a Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology. It enables vehicles to “talk” to the traffic signal infrastructure. This happens over Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC). 

DSRC is in the foundation of most Connected Vehicle traffic solutions technologies.

In|Connect enables the development of many CV/AV applications. Take emergency vehicle preemption, for instance.

With In|Connect, the CV/AV vehicles send and receive the following data:

In|Connect then processes and passes the information on to In|Sync and the controller. Knowing the priority vehicle’s exact speed, lane, destination, and all other relevant details, In|Sync optimizes the traffic signals in real-time. The vehicle crosses the intersection safely, ultimately improving its response time.

In|Connect lays the groundwork for the intelligent road networks of tomorrow. It enables vehicles and the infrastructure to exchange critical information and make data-driven decisions with no need for human intervention.

In|Connect is a robust, future-proof connected vehicle and signal preemption/ priority system. It has the full potential to seamlessly operate across multiple regions. In|Connect is built to scale for deployment on all roadways, highways, and arterials alike.

In|Connect does not rely on variable outside conditions, such as line of sight, optimal weather, or specific lane geometry, in order to operate. It simply works – 24/7/365.

In|Connect’s DSRC technology enables you to collect all the data you need directly from the source. This way, you can monitor traffic more efficiently and process the information to get detailed and accurate Automated Signal Performance Measures (ASPMs).

In|Connect invests in the future by using cutting-edge technology that will not become inefficient and outdated in just a few years.

Only In|Connect can integrate DSRC and CV/AV capabilities with any controller type. This opens up a whole new world of future possibilities:

• Forward collision warning messages based on CV technology can revolutionize safety.


• Speed harmonization and car platooning applications have the potential to put an end to speeding and reduce travel times.


• Cost savings due to a reduction in fuel consumption as well as fewer crashes and property damage could reach billions of dollars.


• The cuts in CO2 emissions will bring significant environmental and public health benefits.

Intelligent road networks can improve the overall quality of life in our communities and change the way we perceive transportation.