Quarterhill and Washington State DOT Launch $2.3 Million Initiative to Improve Truck Parking Safety on I-5

Executive Summary

• Quarterhill Inc. and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have launched a $2.3 million Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) on I‑5 to provide real‑time truck parking availability.
• The system will be deployed initially from Vancouver, WA to the Canadian border, with plans for future expansion along other Washington freight corridors.
• TPIMS integrates WSDOT’s technology and university research, delivering data via dynamic signage, mobile apps, and traveler information platforms to improve safety and reduce driver fatigue.

Key Details

• Initiative Value: $2.3 million total investment (Quarterhill as delivery partner).
• Scope of Deployment: I‑5 corridor from Vancouver, Washington, to the Canadian border; future expansions statewide.
• System Components: Real‑time parking data integration, dynamic roadside signage, mobile application (“Parker Truck” app), and online landing pages.
• Quarterhill’s Role: Full‑service delivery partner – engineering expertise, project management, field resources, subcontractor coordination, equipment procurement.
• Safety Impact: Aims to reduce fatigue‑related accidents by giving drivers timely visibility of available rest areas.
• Quotes:
• Matt Neeley (WSDOT) – highlighted public‑private collaboration improving highway safety.
• Chuck Myers (Quarterhill CEO) – emphasized the project’s contribution to roadway safety and freight efficiency.

Notable Quotes

“This project is a prime example of how public agencies and private partners can work together to improve highway safety,” — Matt Neeley, State Traffic Systems Development Engineer, WSDOT.

“By helping truck drivers plan ahead and find safe places to rest, the project directly improves roadway safety, reduces fatigue‑related risks, and helps keep freight moving efficiently across Washington's most vital corridor,” — Chuck Myers, CEO, Quarterhill.