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The Sun
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Main Roads Western Australia tests connected vehicle technology to increase road safety
• Trial conducted in cooperation with Kapsch TrafficCom • Future use cases include school zone warnings, road works warnings MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - EQS Newswire - 15 May 2025 – Main Roads Western Australia and Kapsch TrafficCom have successfully conducted a trial of connected vehicle technology on roads in Western Australia. Tested on roads in Perth in early February, the trial successfully demonstrated that both the technology called C-ITS (Co-operative intelligent transport systems) and the road infrastructure of Western Australia are ready for a wide-spread deployment of the technology that is set to make Australian roads safer and more efficient. Mehdi Langroudi, Executive Director Network Operations, Main Roads Western Australia, comments: 'Our C-ITS Roadmap and C-ITS trials will assist in realising our goals for improving safety, productivity, mobility, and sustainability for Western Australians for generations to come. Together with the industry, we look forward to supporting the implementation of a nationally harmonised C-ITS ecosystem across the Western Australian road network to enhance safety, movement, regional resilience, and enable future vehicle technology.' The purpose of the trial was to show that Western Australia is well-prepared for the future of mobility, and that the technology can be deployed effectively along the 128,000km of roads across the region, in alignment with national plans for connected vehicles and increased road safety. What is Connected Vehicle technology? 'Connected vehicles technology allows vehicles, infrastructure and traffic operators to share critical information quickly and directly,' explains Daniel Vazquez, EVP APAC at Kapsch TrafficCom. 'That way, we can send alerts, for example about upcoming school zones or road works areas, directly into cars, improving safety for all traffic participants. In other tests, this technology has shown potential to reduce fatalities and serious accidents by up to 20%.' The technology can be used to deliver critical information to drivers directly into their vehicles or onto their smartphones, allowing a more direct and immediate way of providing safety-relevant alerts to drivers, for example about changing weather conditions, vulnerable road user warnings or obstacles on the road. Globally, countries like Germany, Ireland and the US are investing heavily in the technology, with Germany currently rolling out road works warnings across 13,000km of highways, with further use cases to come. More information: Press | Kapsch TrafficCom Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the application fields of tolling, tolling services, traffic management and demand management contribute to a healthy world without congestion. With one-stop-shop-solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems. Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2023/24 financial year, about 4,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 539 million.
What's On
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
Dubai makes further announcement on new AI-powered traffic system
This AI powered system should cut traffic congestion by a whopping 20 per cent… We all know that the traffic in Dubai is not great at the moment, and that's why it's amazing to see so many efforts by the city to improve it. Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has started work on on the next-generation traffic signal control system (UTC-UX Fusion), incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and digital twin technologies. According to RTA, the project aims to improve travel time and reduce congestion by 10 to 20 per cent and overall enhance the travel experience for all motorists in Dubai including public transport passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists, while also prioritising emergency vehicles and public transport. Today, RTA released a further announcement on the details of the AI-powered signalling system, and that it's expected to be completed by the first half of 2026. Features of this new system include predictive traffic analysis to optimise signal timings in anticipation of expected traffic movements. It also incorporates digital twin technology, allowing signal adjustments to be simulated and their impact assessed before actual implementation, while also enabling priority-based traffic management. Additionally, the system will use data from road sensors to further refine signal timings with greater efficiency. Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, stated:'The UTC-UX Fusion system dynamically adapts to real-time traffic changes by analysing data and making intelligent decisions to optimise signal timings. It also supports future technologies and initiatives, such as Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS/V2X), which facilitate communication between smart vehicles and traffic signals to enhance traffic flow efficiency. This will play a key role in reducing journey times, improving traffic fluidity, and enhancing the overall mobility experience across Dubai, There have been lots of attempts by the Dubai government and RTA to help ease the traffic, we've rounded them all up here. Dubai is in the future… Image: RTA > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
CairoScene
26-02-2025
- Automotive
- CairoScene
Dubai Roads Will Now Be Controlled by Artificial Intelligence
The new system is expected to be completed by 2026, with aims to cut congestion by up to 20%. Feb 26, 2025 Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has launched its next-generation traffic signal control system, UTC-UX Fusion, aiming to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion by up to 20% across major intersections in the city. Utilising artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and digital twin technology, the system will dynamically optimise signal timings in response to real-time traffic conditions. This will shorten journey times and prioritise emergence vehicles and public transport, making commuting more efficient for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike. The system will enable data-driven traffic management, allowing adjustments to be tested through simulations before being implemented. Additionally, it lays the groundwork for future smart mobility initiatives, such as Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS/V2X), which will facilitate communication between vehicles and traffic signals. The system is expected to be completed by 2026.
Gulf Business
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
Dubai: New traffic signal control system to reduce congestion by 20%
Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced work on the next-generation traffic signal control system called UTC-UX Fusion. Read- The upgraded system will be rolled out across all major intersections in Dubai, with project completion anticipated by the first half of 2026. How does the UTC-UX Fusion system work? The UTC-UX Fusion system dynamically adapts to real-time traffic changes by analysing data and making intelligent decisions to optimise signal timings. It also supports future technologies and initiatives, such as Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS/V2X), which facilitate communication between smart vehicles and traffic signals to enhance traffic flow efficiency. Also read: This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes, improving traffic fluidity, and enhancing the overall mobility experience across Dubai. Advantages of the system The upgraded traffic signal system offers several advanced features, including predictive traffic analysis to dynamically optimise signal timings in anticipation of expected traffic movements, thereby enhancing overall traffic network efficiency. It also incorporates digital twin technology, allowing signal adjustments to be simulated and their impact assessed before actual implementation, while also enabling priority-based traffic management. Additionally, the system leverages data from future road sensors to further refine signal timings with greater efficiency. 'This project aligns with RTA's vision as The World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility by improving journey time and reducing traffic congestion at intersections by 10% to 20%. It aims to enhance the travel experience for all road users, including motorists, public transport passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists, while also prioritising emergency vehicles and public transport,' Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, said.
What's On
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
Dubai announces new AI-powered traffic system
This AI powered system should cut traffic congestion by a whopping 20 per cent… We all know that the traffic in Dubai is not great at the moment, and that's why it's amazing to see so many efforts by the city to improve it. Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has started work on on the next-generation traffic signal control system (UTC-UX Fusion), incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and digital twin technologies. According to RTA, the project aims to improve travel time and reduce congestion by 10 to 20 per cent and overall enhance the travel experience for all motorists in Dubai including public transport passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists, while also prioritising emergency vehicles and public transport. Features of this new system include predictive traffic analysis to optimise signal timings in anticipation of expected traffic movements. It also incorporates digital twin technology, allowing signal adjustments to be simulated and their impact assessed before actual implementation, while also enabling priority-based traffic management. Additionally, the system will use data from road sensors to further refine signal timings with greater efficiency. Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, stated:'The UTC-UX Fusion system dynamically adapts to real-time traffic changes by analysing data and making intelligent decisions to optimise signal timings. It also supports future technologies and initiatives, such as Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS/V2X), which facilitate communication between smart vehicles and traffic signals to enhance traffic flow efficiency. This will play a key role in reducing journey times, improving traffic fluidity, and enhancing the overall mobility experience across Dubai, There have been lots of announcement recently to assist in the traffic movements around the emirate, such as improved public transport options like the RTA Rail Bus, the Dubai Loop underground system. Additionally, there is constant development of roads with a Dhs798 project been announced to cut Dubai traffic and reduce some motorists travel time from 9.4 minutes to 2.8 minutes. Dubai is in the future… Image: RTA > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
