Commercial Operations

The industry of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) is maturing. As it matures it becomes
more central to the successful operation of our transport networks, develops its own brand
and following, and becomes standardised. This is a journey that was wished for by the
fathers of ITS; but what are the consequences for the operation of ITS as it grows up?
By increasing the interdependency between ITS solution we also increase the risk and
likelihood that the operation of ITS can be compromised. So, does this mean we should
revert back to the bespoke systems of the past with ITS taking a back seat in solving
transport problems? It is unlikely that travellers or providers of ITS would wish for this.
What is needed is for the industry to fully understand the new environment, and to adopt
ways of working together that allow the risks to be identified, the likelihood to be
appreciated, and appropriate measures to be adopted.

Detica Limited

Presented at the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, November 16-20, 2008, New York, New York

With the rapid growth of the motor vehicles in Beijing, the traffic jam situation is
aggravated constantly. The function of SCOOT traffic signal control system has not
gradually adapted to the actual traffic demand. After analyzing and researching the
current situation and problems of existing SCOOT systematic operation in Beijing,
the construction objects are put forward according to the traffic characteristics and
system control characteristics within Second Ring Road in Beijing. Through choices
of investigating route and intersections and investigating date and by using the
method of before and after, a good effect is got and The operation status of the traffic
has got very great improvement after the system was implemented, demonstrating the
SCOOT system superiority of the single point control.

University of Technology, Beijing, China

Presented at the 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, November 6-10, 2005, San Francisco, California

The SCOOT Urban Traffic Control system is now operating in over 200 cities and towns
worldwide. Since the first system was installed there has been a continuous program of
research and development to provide new facilities which take into account new technology
and meet the requirements of the traffic manager. This paper reports on a new version
SCOOT MC3 which has recently been released. SCOOT has been modified to use timestamped
data which should allow for small time delays in communications between the UTC
software and Outstation Transmission Units (OTU) whilst maintaining the excellent level of
traffic control. This should increase the range of communication options available and in
particular allow the use of some of the newer data communications systems which are packet
based. A congestion supervisor has been developed which should afford the operator a better
understanding of the congestion occurring in the network. This should enable the limited
resources within local authorities to be used efficiently and facilitate the use of the extensive
congestion management tools available in SCOOT. Other new developments effect how
SCOOT operates in providing bus priority and in controlling puffin pedestrian crossings.

Transport Research Laboratory, UK

Siemens Traffic Controls, UK

Peek Traffic Ltd, UK

Presented at the 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, November 6-10, 2005, San Francisco, California

As a transit country in the heart of Europe, Germany is faced with huge challenges for a
sustainable transport system. The federal government has made these challenges a central
theme of its work – in the master plan for goods transport and logistics, for example, which is
intensively discussed with the business community and the transport associations.
We must all adjust to the fact that the burden on our transport networks, roads in particular,
will continue to increase. What we need is a political roadmap that sets the course toward
optimum, efficient use of the modes of transport. Modern, innovative technologies can make a
significant contribution toward reaching this goal.

Toll Collect GmbH

Presented at the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, November 16-20, 2008, New York, New York

This paper reviews the process followed in applying the systems engineering process to the San Mateo County Smart Corridors Program. This Program was undertaken in response to a major incident on Highway 101 which resulted in the closure of that freeway for over 24 hours. As a result, traffic diverted to the local roadways which were not able to handle the increased demand. The Smart Corridor Program is intended to address this situation when it occurs again (which is estimated to be approximately 2 to 3% of the time). Trailblazers, coordinated signals, arterial message signs and cameras will be used.

URS Corporation

Presented at the ITS America Annual Conference and Exposition, May 3-5, 2010, Houston, Texas