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Case Study: City of Hobbs Signal Connectivity & Optimization

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:15:52 GMT

A Five-year signal connectivity and optimization program with Mobotrex gives the City of Hobbs real-time visibility into every signal it operates, plus expert support to keep traffic moving.

The City of Hobbs is upgrading 42 signalized intersections with cloud connectivity, automated performance monitoring, and ongoing optimization support. The program pairs VantageLink cabinet connectivity with ClearGuide SPM, ClearGuide Signal Trends, and VantageCare Signal Assist. Instead of waiting for complaints, Hobbs traffic staff will see problems as they develop and fix them faster.

The Challenege

Like many growing cities, Hobbs manages its signals mostly from the field. When a detector fails, a controller drifts out of coordination, or timing stops matching real traffic, the first sign is often a resident complaint. Staff then have to drive to the cabinet, diagnose the issue on site, and hope it was the only one.

That reactive model is slow and costly. It also hides the small problems, a stuck detector, extra split failures at rush hour — that add delay for drivers every day without ever generating a call.

The Solution

Hobbs chose a five-year Signal Connectivity and Optimization program from Mobotrex covering all 42 signalized intersections. The program was purchased through an existing NMDOT price agreement, which is open to New Mexico local public bodies.

How it works

The system turns each signal cabinet into a connected data source, then layers analytics and expert support on top.

1. Connect the cabinet. VantageLink installs in existing cabinets, legacy or modern, so no infrastructure replacement is needed. It streams signal phase status, detector activity, cabinet health, and environmental sensor data to the cloud.

2. Manage remotely. From any connected device, staff can see live cabinet status, reach controllers and cameras, adjust controller settings, and even cycle power. Alerts flag power outages, UPS changes, flash conditions, and abnormal detection.

3. Measure performance. ClearGuide SPM converts controller and detector data into automated signal performance measures — split failures, arrivals on green, red-light-running risk, with configurable alerts.

4. See the whole network. ClearGuide Signal Trends adds anonymized connected-vehicle trajectory data, showing where and when delay builds across the city and how it changes over time.

5. Optimize with experts. VantageCare Signal Assist pairs the city with signal engineers who review the data, flag issues, and recommend timing improvements throughout the five years.

Expected Benefits

City staff outlined five outcomes they expect from the program:

• Systemwide visibility. Remote, real-time insight into all 42 connected intersections from one dashboard.

• Faster issue detection. Detector, controller, coordination, and timing problems surface sooner, with less reliance on complaints and manual field checks.

• Data-driven decisions. Objective performance data to prioritize maintenance, guide retiming, and measure before-and-after results.

• Smoother, more reliable trips. Better progression and travel-time reliability by finding unnecessary delay, stops, split failures, and recurring timing problems.

• Proactive safety screening. Patterns such as vehicles arriving late in the yellow or red interval are flagged so locations can be reviewed before crashes happen.

For drivers, that means fewer stops and less waiting. For the city, it means fewer truck rolls, longer equipment life, and staff time spent where the data says it matters most.

What's Next

The Hobbs City Commission approved the program on October 5, 2026. Next comes per-site setup, the system-wide Performance Assist assessment, and the start of ongoing monitoring and optimization.

Ready to connect your signals? New Mexico agencies can purchase the same program through the NMDOT price agreement. Contact your local Mobotrex representative to see what connected signal management could do for your network.

Sources

• Iteris: VantageLink launch

• Iteris: ClearGuide Signals

• Iteris: ClearGuide Signal Trends launch

• Iteris: VantageCare managed services

MoboTrex Announces Nationwide Availability of the Eagle-Manufactured Eagle Eye Programmable Signal Head

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:56:37 GMT

MoboTrex Announces Nationwide Availability of the Eagle-Manufactured Eagle Eye Programmable Signal Head

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MoboTrex Announces Nationwide Availability of the Eagle-Manufactured Eagle Eye Programmable Signal Head

Made in the USA and Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant, the signal head helps transportation agencies manage visibility at intersections with complex lane geometries and roadway angles

Davenport, Iowa, September 2026. MoboTrex, an authorized distributor within the Viant Traffic Solutions network, today announced availability of the Eagle Eye Programmable Signal Head, manufactured by Eagle Traffic Control Systems, for transportation agencies and contractors nationwide.

Designed for intersections with complex lane configurations or unusual roadway angles, the Eagle Eye allows traffic professionals to limit signal visibility to drivers in a specific lane or direction. This targeted visibility can help reduce driver confusion and support safer, more effective intersection operations.

The Eagle Eye features a durable, UV-resistant polycarbonate housing and door, stainless steel hardware, a water-resistant terminal block and a gasketed door designed for protection from the elements. Its modular construction supports multiple signal configurations, while serrated mounting interfaces provide positive positioning and locking.

Additional product features include

Optically programmable visibility for specific lanes or directions
Made-in-the-USA construction that meets Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements
Compliance with or performance exceeding applicable ITE signal head specifications
Polycarbonate housing and door with 0.125-inch wall thickness
Stainless steel internal and external hardware
PAR-46 LED lamp socket and cabinet connection terminal block
Removable twist-on visor with cap, tunnel and full-circle options
Maskable aiming lens for controlling visible and non-visible areas
Compatibility with common mast-arm and span-wire mounting arrangements

The three-section Eagle Eye is currently offered in two LED configurations:

SKU Configuration

SP103A1B30BB030-00 Eagle Eye three-section signal with Leotek LED

SP103A1J30BB030-00 Eagle Eye three-section signal with GE LED

Transportation departments, municipalities, consultants, contractors and authorized distributors nationwide can contact MoboTrex for pricing, configuration guidance and current lead times.

For more information, visit mobotrex.com, or contact MoboTrex, your Eagle distribution partner.

About MoboTrex

MoboTrex supplies, installs and services traffic control systems for cities, counties and state DOTs nationwide. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, MoboTrex is a distributor within the Viant Traffic Solutions network of regional traffic-systems companies. Visit www.mobotrex.com for details.

About Eagle Traffic Control Systems

Eagle Traffic Control Systems has manufactured traffic signal equipment in the United States since 1921. Built in America, by Americans, Eagle now operates as a standalone manufacturer within the Viant Traffic Solutions network of regional traffic-systems companies, supplying signal heads and related hardware to transportation agencies nationwide through an authorized distributor network. Visit eagletraffic.com for details.

Media Contact

MoboTrex Marketing – marketing@mobotrex.com

Contact your Eagle distribution partner for interview requests and additional information.

mobotrex.com

MoboTrex Recognized as Fastest Growing Company

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:15:35 GMT

MoboTrex was recently recognized as one of the Quad Cities Fastest Growing Companies by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.

The Fastest Growing Companies awards identify and honor the region’s most dynamic companies that have made significant contributions to the strength of the local economy. Honorees were ranked according to revenue growth over a two-year period with both dollar and percentage increases taken into account.

Headquartered in Davenport, IA, MoboTrex has been proud to be an American owned‐and‐operated manufacturer since 1969.