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© Copyright Siemens plc 2009

Fuel for thought

UK / Industry / Mobility / Traffic Solutions© Copyright Siemens plc 2009

April 2009 Traffex

Fuel for thought

The reduction of congestion and maximising of network capacity has always been a key objective for traffic managers

Recent research by the AA highlights the additional impact queuing traffic and congestion have on emissions


April 2009 Traffex

Keeping traffic moving

Reducing congestion and keeping traffic moving offers significant benefits in minimising CO2

emissions

Effective network management requires a strategic plan which considers both control of traffic and information dissemination

Solutions must be expandable and sustainable to accommodate future growth


April 2009 Traffex

Single solution for integrated network management and control

Modular design allows the system to grow with future network demands

Flexible core system tailored to individual requirements

Latest UTMC standards for ease of integration and expansion

Benefits of UTMC and Comet


April 2009 Traffex

How does Comet help to reduce congestion?

Comet provides a flexible, expandable solution which can grow as the demands of network management evolve

Strategic network monitoring and control

Information availability

Tactical control

Links to external agencies

www

Comet


April 2009 Traffex

Network management - Strategic control

Strategic response plans are generated which can be operated manually or automatically as required

Commands can be sent to any externally connected UTMC system or module within Comet to simply and effectively respond to any unplanned incident or planned events

In Sefton, Comet allows the network to be managed efficiently without operator intervention – ideal for events at Aintree which can cause significant congestion in Sefton

Additionally, congestion is reduced by using the most appropriate method of control dynamically rather than the traditional time of day approach


April 2009 Traffex

Network management – Journey time monitoring

Journey time monitoring using ANPR allows accurate, up to the minute information to be included in the network management process

The live journey time data supports both network management as well as network performance trend analysis

JTMS offers a rich source of data for both live and analytical operations

Inherent accuracy in JTMS with ANPR provides high quality, reliable data


April 2009 Traffex

Network monitoring – Performance analysis

Comet UTMC provides the ideal source of data for network performance monitoring

In addition to ANPR derived data, UTMC makes it easy to integrate other sources of data to be used for network performance analysis

Comet enables facility usage to be analysed in conjunction with congestion data to further optimise strategic management plans


April 2009 Traffex

Information availability

Variable message signs play an important role in providing key traffic information at decision points along the route

The benefits of VMS were proven in a survey undertaken as part of the original ROMANSE project where an average of 17% of drivers modified their route as a result of messages on VMS

VMS information is a powerful weapon in the armoury of the traffic manager but reliability and accuracy of information is critical


April 2009 Traffex

Better information before travelling

Live traffic and travel information from the Internet linked directly to Comet provides accurate and reliable data for deciding when and how to travel

Quality and accuracy of information is critical to the usage of the service

Information published must consider the location and time of use

Linking directly to Comet minimises operator workload by rapidly disseminating information


April 2009 Traffex

Tactical control with SCOOT

Traffic signals Update on SCOOT MC3 Benefits of congestion supervisorDetails of Service Pack 1

SCOOT MC3 continually monitors the SCOOT network, searching for inefficiencies and congestion

Identifies frequently congested intersections and provides diagnosis for

Faulty detectors and resultant problems Overloaded junctions Wasted capacity

SCOOT MC3 Service Pack 1 includes additional features for dealing with congestion caused by exit blocking and enhanced pedestrian strategies


April 2009 Traffex

Sustainable traffic solutions

Power consumption of signalling equipment is another factor in the overall emissions related to traffic management solutions

As part of the overall carbon footprint of traffic control equipment, the whole manufacturing, installation and maintenance process must be considered

The use of ELV and LED technology allows much more efficient and lower power devices to be utilised with corresponding reductions in carbon footprint


April 2009 Traffex

Sustainable traffic solutions

Local manufacture of equipment in the UK reduces significantly the carbon emissions associated with shipping

Siemens manufactures over 2000 traffic control devices each year at our factory in Poole, Dorset


April 2009 Traffex

Are you sitting comfortably?

Streetscape presentation is increasingly seen as an important factor in new urban developments

Reduction in street “clutter” is a key objective of many town planners


April 2009 Traffex


Full controller functionality

Robust stainless steel construction

Sustainable hardwood seat


April 2009 Traffex


Full controller functionality

Robust stainless steel construction

Sustainable hardwood seat

Controller raised by hydraulic jack for easy access by maintenance engineers

Designed and built by Siemens in partnership with Transport for London


April 2009 Traffex

Whatever the signal, it’s always green

Effective traffic management with a strategic goal can significantly help in the reduction of carbon footprint

Sustainable traffic solutions must consider all aspects of design, manufacture and installation

Innovative solutions must be able to grow and adapt to changing requirements in the future

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control of traffic

future network

network performance

strategic network monitoring

network capacity

demands of network management

integrated network management

network management process