EVCC™ PEDAS RSA Awarded Patent for Revolutionary Expressway Rest Stop Traffic Layout

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In a major milestone for infrastructure innovation, EVCC™ PEDAS RSA has been granted Patent No. MY-201805-A by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). The patent, titled “Vehicle Parking Layout Array for Traffic Flow Optimization of Expressway Rest Service Area (RSA),” is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of highway mobility — one that sets a new benchmark in rest area design, functionality, and traffic engineering.

Designing for Flow: The Innovation Behind the Patent

Filed in 2019 and 'Date of Grant and Publication' on 19 March 2024, this patent introduces a novel traffic management system purpose-built for high-traffic RSAs such as EVCC™ PEDAS RSA, located at KM241 Southbound of the PLUS Expressway.

At the heart of the invention is a dual-loop vehicle circulation layout, engineered to resolve longstanding bottlenecks at conventional rest areas, particularly during festive peak hours, holiday exoduses, and weekend surges.

The patent outlines several key elements:

• Dual Entry Loop Design: Vehicles entering the RSA are automatically guided through a coordinated system of fast-flow lanes and parking-access lanes, ensuring clear traffic separation and efficient distribution across facilities.

• Detourable Exit Loops: The layout allows for flexible detour options, enabling drivers to exit without needing to complete a full circuit or backtrack, a key feature that improves safety and minimizes congestion.

• Parking Layout Optimization: Parking bays are configured in a way that avoids overlap with food & beverage queues, toilet clusters, or drive-thru lanes — thus minimizing vehicle-pedestrian conflict and idle time.

• Reversible Lane Dynamics: In scenarios of emergency or directional changes in traffic load, the lanes can be redirected or adapted with minimal intervention — enhancing adaptability in dynamic conditions.

🚧 Why It Matters for Malaysian Expressway Infrastructure

Rest stops along Malaysia’s major highways, particularly the PLUS North-South Expressway, face unique challenges: massive vehicle volumes, irregular peak congestion, and increased demand for clean, organized, and frictionless facilities. Most legacy RSAs, designed decades ago, are unable to cope with today’s logistics complexity, multi-modal transport users, or high-density consumer footfall.

The EVCC™-patented layout is engineered to respond to these new realities.

By reducing circulation delays, improving vehicle dispersal, and streamlining drive-thru and EV traffic, this layout ensures smoother mobility, greater driver satisfaction, and increased commercial efficiency — all while enabling safer interactions between private cars, buses, logistics fleets, and EVs.

♻️ Innovation Meets ESG

What makes the patented layout even more compelling is its integration into EVCC™ PEDAS RSA’s broader ESG-aligned infrastructure strategy.

As Malaysia’s first Platinum-rated RSA, the site incorporates:

• EV charging bays with optimized access points

• Rainwater harvesting and solar-readiness features

• Dedicated lanes for buses, drive-thru, and last-mile services

• Pedestrian-friendly zones and green public spaces

The traffic layout design directly supports these initiatives by enabling a more sustainable use of space and energy across the RSA — proving that intelligent infrastructure is essential for sustainable growth.

A First for Malaysia, A Blueprint for the Region

With the granting of this patent, EVCC™ PEDAS RSA not only becomes the first RSA in Malaysia to be developed under a patented traffic engineering model, but it also sets a precedent for future RSAs along the PLUS Highway and beyond. As demand grows for smarter, safer, and more commercially viable rest areas, this design may become the standard template for public-private RSA developments across ASEAN.

Conclusion: Driving the Future of RSA Infrastructure

The granting of Patent MY-201805-A is more than a legal recognition — it is a validation of EVCC™ PEDAS RSA’s vision: to reimagine the humble rest stop into a seamless, scalable, and intelligent part of the national mobility fabric.

As Malaysia moves toward a greener, more connected highway system, EVCC™ is leading the way — one innovation at a time

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Full patent: Google Patents Link

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