Synapse ITS (Synapse), a leading provider of intelligent transportation systems, today announced the acquisition of GovComm, a Florida-based traffic technology company specializing in wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDS). The move marks a strategic step in expanding Synapse’s safety-focused platform and accelerating the national rollout of GovComm’s proven technology.
Founded in 2012, GovComm has built a strong reputation in Florida and neighboring regions. The company specializes in deploying field-tested systems that accurately detect wrong-way drivers. These systems activate wrong-way warning signs in real time and immediately notify traffic management centers. The WWVDS systems are currently installed across major highway exit ramps and approved by the Florida Department of Transportation.
“We’re proud to welcome GovComm to the Synapse platform,” said Geoff Wilcox, CEO of Synapse. “GovComm has developed a technologically advanced and high-quality wrong-way driver system with a reputation for strong real-world performance. We’re excited to be their partner and facilitate their expansion into new geographies.”
“We’ve spent years proving that our technology works,” said Craig Waltzer, founder of GovComm. “Now with Synapse’s investment, we will have the resources to take that performance beyond the Southeast and deliver it across the country. I’m glad to be joining a team that’s as committed to results as we are.”
This acquisition marks the sixth company to join Synapse’s portfolio, which includes traffic safety, pedestrian accessibility, intersection monitoring, and parking & access.
About GovComm
GovComm is a leading provider of AI-powered Wrong-Way Vehicle Detection Systems (WWVDS). The company’s systems are deployed statewide in Florida and approved by the Florida Department of Transportation.
About Synapse ITS
Uniting industry-leading brands Polara Enterprises, Carmanah Technologies, Eberle Design (EDI), Diablo Controls, Availed Technologies, and GovComm, Synapse ITS is a comprehensive transportation technology platform focused on increasing roadway safety, accessibility, and efficiency through innovative infrastructure. From intersections to highways, crosswalks to parking areas, Synapse ITS products leverage durable, dependable hardware alongside state-of-the-art software and data collection to provide agencies with intelligent solutions to complex transportation challenges. For more information, visit synapse-its.com.