Hessen is a German state, best known for the city of Frankfurt am Main – Germany’s financial center. Thanks to its central location within Europe, Hessen is one of the most important transport hubs on the continent, with over 335,000 vehicles passing through the Frankfurter Kreuz interchange every single day. For the past ten years, Hessen Mobil has been relying on a traffic management center to avoid bottlenecks – allowing the available road space to be used more effectively, safely, and sustainably.
State of the art traffic management
From its new control room at the House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM), right by the Frankfurter Kreuz, the Hessen Traffic Center guides traffic over no less than 2,000 km of highway (1,243 miles). The center can use 36 signaling systems to indicate alternative routes in real time in case of disruptions, or temporarily open emergency lanes to significantly increase the capacity of certain stretches of highway during rush hour – particularly in the Rhine-Main area. Dynamic route control systems were also set up along 270 km of road (168 miles), to steady the flow of traffic, prevent jams, and forewarn drivers about critical situations, such as accidents and special weather conditions.
Barco UniSee at the visualization heart of the center
A 32 m² (344 ft²) Barco UniSee LCD video wall provides a continuous, comprehensive, bezel-less overview that is clearly visible from each workstation. Partner AVS Systems GmbH, installed the 39 Barco UniSee LCD panels in an impressive 13 columns x 3 rows configuration to create a large uniform video wall with a resolution of over 80 megapixels, seamlessly displaying video and data across the entire canvas.
Connecting the media management dots with Barco TransForm N
Working 24/7 at 10 workstations within the control room, the staff at the Hessen Traffic Center manages the complex workings of all these technical systems. They also coordinate the work of the field personnel, including that of construction and maintenance teams. Barco’s TransForm N secures the collection and distribution of all media sources to all the workstations, as well as to the Barco UniSee LCD video wall.
Vertiv Integrated Systems GmbH handled the installation of the entire control room, including building the structure for the Barco UniSee video wall.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
