Select Committee on Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Minutes of Evidence



ANNEX D

POSSIBLE FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF THE USES OF URBAN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONTROL (UTMC) SYSTEMS

FunctionExamples
Traffic Signal ControlSCOOT, fixed time, MOVA bus priority
Mandatory Sign ControlTidal flow/turning bans
Physical Network ControlBollards, bus gates
Direct vehicle controlStopping vehicles at signals
EnforcementSpeed, parking, vehicle bans
Public Transport ManagementPassenger information systems
Emergency Services ManagementGreen waves for emergency vehicles
High Occupancy Vehicle ManagementHOV lane control
Freight Management"Just in Time Delivery" management
Parking ManagementVMS systems, park and ride
Weather and Emissions MonitoringPollution prediction
Route GuidanceDynamic route guidance
Road PricingCongestion charging
Network MonitoringAutomatic Incident Detection
Performance EvaluationMeeting "Citizens' requirements"
Information ManagementVMS systems, radio traffic bulletins
Strategy SelectionSwitching between signal control methods
Event ManagementSpecial plans for major events, street works
Static DatabaseDiary, street works register
System ModellingStimulating the network
UTMC System OperationFault monitoring and management
Miscellaneous SystemsInter urban, motorway information systems


 
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