ALCEA, the brand formerly known as ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – Critical Infrastructure, will showcase its high-security traffic cabinet solutions at this year’s ITS World Congress. Attendees learned how Alcea’s trusted CI Series access management cabinets and 75481 Series Traffic Cabinet Locks are protecting transportation infrastructure in cities across the U.S.
ALCEA’s robust, field-tested locking systems offer a reliable, affordable way for departments of transportation to protect vital roadside equipment, from busy urban intersections to high-traffic corridors.
“With ALCEA, agencies get more than a lock,” said Mark Pekovitch, product manager for ALCEA North America. “They gain a security partner with the experience and expertise to deliver end-to-end total security solutions that safeguard critical infrastructure while keeping operations efficient.”
Earlier this year, the City of Nashville’s Department of Transportation began implementing the 75481 Series Traffic Cabinet Lock as part of its broader advanced traffic management and public safety initiative. With Nashville’s newly opened state-of-the-art Traffic Operations Center, the need for stronger cabinet security became clear.
“The truth is, our level of security and control wasn’t quite where it needed to be,” said Aaron Cushman, IT/ITS division manager for Nashville DOT. “We recognized the importance of improving our standards in terms of who’s in our cabinets, when, and why. That accountability piece was missing.”
Each ALCEA 75481 Series Lock is designed as a drop-in replacement, making upgrades fast and cost-effective. The solution’s CLIQ®Web Manager software enables cities to assign digital keys to each staff member or contractor, manage permissions and schedules, and produce complete audit trails for every access point.
Pekovitch adds, “For cities like Nashville, physical security is the first line of defens e. When you’re managing intersections that keep a major city moving, you can’t afford to lose control over who has access.”
Previously, ALCEA’s proven traffic cabinet solution has helped cities like San Jose, Calif., and Grand Prairie, Texas, upgrade outdated locks and keys to modern, smart-access systems. Nashville’s adoption further demonstrates how cities large and small can protect their signal control devices, safeguard against tampering or vandalism, and align physical security with advanced ITS management platforms.