In alignment with the visionary directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aimed at broadening the scope of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) and bolstering Dubai’s ambition to become the smartest city in the world, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on the study and design of Phase II of the ITS Improvement and Expansion Project.
This phase aims to cover 100% of the emirate’s main roads and adopt the latest intelligent technologies and softwares such as C-ITS, expanding the use of advanced ITS technologies, and conducting a benchmarking study with leading cities in the field of transport.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA, said, “Phase II of the Intelligent Traffic Systems project will expand the coverage of the main road network from the current 60% to 100% by 2026. Accordingly, the length of the road network covered by the system will extend from 480 km to 710 km. The project enhances personal mobility by integrating modern and advanced technologies and self-driving transport solutions thanks to providing a comprehensive ITS infrastructure designed to meet current and future needs.”
“This expansion will enhance road network management and traffic flow through better monitoring, faster response times to incidents, and providing instant information to the public about the condition of the road network via new Variable Message Signs (VMS) and smart applications to help distribute traffic effectively”
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, RTA
RTA manages traffic in the emirate through the Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Center at Al Barsha, one of the largest and most sophisticated traffic control centres globally. The centre employs innovative technologies and traffic management systems to meet Dubai’s expansion and make it one of the world’s leading cities in ITS, alongside Singapore and Seoul.
The Dubai ITS Centre is a crucial hub for managing traffic in Dubai. It has an integrated technology platform which utilizes artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, advanced communication systems, and various monitoring devices to provide smart services and gather important information. The centre oversees Dubai’s current and future road networks and maintains a 100% connection to the traffic lights control system. It also features an advanced traffic control system called “iTraffic,” enhanced by AI technologies and big data analysis tools to support decision-making. The centre’s responsibilities include ensuring the smooth flow of traffic, managing incidents and emergencies, monitoring operational systems, and reporting malfunctions.
Source: ITSEuropeanCongress.com