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Emirates 24/7
a day ago
- Automotive
- Emirates 24/7
RTA launches A Smart Digital Platform to monitor and analyse traffic in Dubai
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted a smart digital platform, "Data Drive – Clear Guide," dedicated to studying and analysing historical and real-time traffic flow on the emirate's roads over the past five years, in addition to real-time traffic data. This enables relevant authorities to analyze numerous traffic-related elements, instantly identify road conditions, analyze road speeds, identify recurring traffic patterns, identify times of smooth traffic flow, congestion points, traffic jams, and other traffic elements. This step forms part of RTA's efforts to harness artificial intelligence to alleviate congestion in Dubai and deliver best-in-class services that advance the emirate's digital transformation and competitiveness, making Dubai the world's smartest city and a global destination for innovation and sustainability. RTA continues to make steady progress in expanding the deployment of these technologies ranging from intelligent data analytics and traffic management to autonomous mobility through an integrated ecosystem underpinned by future-ready technologies. The 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' platform will provide instant messages and notifications about traffic movement on the emirate's streets., thereby supporting decision-making in addressing day-to-day changes. The platform also offers advanced analytical tools for assessing traffic performance over different timeframes—or on specific days and weeks—and benchmarking results against five years of historical data. This enables evaluation of traffic conditions and comparison of performance across those periods, as well as the detection of recurring congestion patterns or bottlenecks and any sudden or unexpected drops in speed, thereby improving response times and the efficiency of developing solutions. The 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' platform also marks a notable digital advancement in monitoring and analysing traffic across the emirate's road network. At every stage, it relies on historical and real-time data from leading international specialist firms that supply vast volumes of traffic information, which is then processed using intelligent tools to deliver an accurate, instantaneous picture of traffic conditions. Previously, procedures depended on manually gathering information from various sources, such as consultants or field teams, or on reports compiled manually based on traffic variables, which led to delays in analysis and decision-making. Now, information that once took weeks to compile and analyse can be obtained in real time within minutes through the Data Drive – Clear Guide platform. The 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' platform, which is dedicated to aggregating and analysing traffic data across the emirate's road network, will also enable real-time monitoring of the performance of traffic diversions and events. This will help concerned RTA teams to intervene swiftly, take appropriate measures, and minimise resulting delays. The platform further allows automated report generation, with results assessed and analysed before and after road works, thereby helping to evaluate project effectiveness and support effective decision-making based on large, reliable, and continuously updated datasets. It's worth noting that the new platform displays real-time road conditions via an interactive map. The geographic area or street to be analysed can be specified based on indicators that help identify the road to be studied, such as average speed, traffic density, and travel time.
Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
Dubai's traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes
Image credit: WAM/Website The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a cutting-edge digital platform, 'Data Drive – Clear Guide,' aimed at revolutionising traffic management in Dubai. The platform leverages historical and real-time traffic data from the past five years to deliver powerful insights that help alleviate congestion across the city. Read- By analysing live traffic conditions, road speeds, congestion hotspots, recurring patterns, and times of smooth traffic flow, the platform enables faster, more informed decisions. The initiative reflects RTA's broader strategy of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into transport infrastructure to elevate Dubai's position as a global leader in smart mobility and sustainability, AI meets analytics for smarter roads 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' forms part of Using real-time notifications and instant updates, the system empowers traffic management teams to proactively address congestion issues and road incidents. It also enables the comparison of current traffic performance against historic trends, helping identify sudden bottlenecks or irregular speed drops. Such capabilities significantly enhance the authority's ability to respond quickly to changing road conditions, ultimately leading to faster commutes and improved safety for road users. From weeks to minutes: The power of real-time insights Previously, traffic data analysis relied heavily on manually collected reports from consultants and field teams, which delayed timely interventions. The new platform changes that paradigm. Information that once took weeks to gather and interpret can now be accessed and analysed within minutes. The system sources traffic data from global specialist firms, processes it through intelligent analytics tools, and presents an instant, accurate overview of road conditions. This shift marks a milestone in digital transformation for RTA and supports Dubai's ambition to be the smartest city in the world. Supporting smarter projects and faster responses One of the standout features of the platform is its ability to monitor and assess traffic during roadworks, diversions, or major events. The RTA teams can now evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in real time and take swift corrective action if necessary. The system also automates report generation for before-and-after analysis of road projects, making it easier to evaluate their impact and support evidence-based decision-making. By using continuously updated and reliable datasets, the platform ensures that infrastructure planning and traffic strategies are always informed by the latest insights. As Dubai continues its rapid transformation into a tech-driven global city, innovations like 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' signal a smarter, safer, and more efficient future for all road users.
Time Out Dubai
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time Out Dubai
RTA using new smart platform to clear Dubai traffic
Dubai roads are about to get even smarter, as the Roads and Transport Authority revealed it's using a brand new tech to clear congestion. Hoping to make whizzing around the city easier than ever, the RTA announced it has adopted a platform that will analyse traffic in real time and from the last five years. Named 'Data Drive – Clear Guide', the tech looks at everything from road conditions to speeds, congestion, traffic jams and any additional factor. If you like this: Dubai completes major upgrades to busy intersection Working at lightening speed, the RTA also shared that the platform will offer up instant notifications about traffic on the roads, so it can make immediate changes to ease congestion. Previously, procedures depended on manually gathering information from consultants or field teams, or on reports compiled manually based on traffic which led to delays. #RTA has adopted a smart digital platform, "Data Drive – Clear Guide," dedicated to studying and analysing historical and real-time traffic flow on the emirate's roads over the past five years, in addition to real-time traffic data. This enables relevant authorities to analyze… — RTA (@rta_dubai) August 11, 2025 Now, information that once took weeks to compile and analyse can be gathered quickly, so your rush hour commute could be sorted in minutes. As well as real-time solutions, the platform also compares how the city's roads are looking now to data from the last five years, to help suggest where works or improvements could be made. Designed to make your future journeys even smoother, the RTA said in a statement: 'This step comes as part of the Authority's efforts to employ artificial intelligence technologies to enhance traffic flow and provide the best services that support the emirate's digital transformation and competitiveness, making Dubai the smartest city in the world and a global destination for innovation and sustainability.' In other Dubai news How to see the Perseids meteor shower in Dubai today The best stargazing spots right now Accident Free Day 2025 could wipe 4 black points from your licence And you can sign up now UAE public holidays 2025: All the days off this year revealed The important dates for your calendar
Zawya
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
UAE: RTA launches smart digital platform to monitor, analyse traffic
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted a smart digital platform, "Data Drive – Clear Guide," dedicated to studying and analysing historical and real-time traffic flow on the emirate's roads over the past five years, in addition to real-time traffic data. This enables relevant authorities to analyse numerous traffic-related elements, instantly identify road conditions, analyse road speeds, identify recurring traffic patterns, identify times of smooth traffic flow, congestion points, traffic jams, and other traffic elements. This step forms part of RTA's efforts to harness artificial intelligence to alleviate congestion in Dubai and deliver best-in-class services that advance the emirate's digital transformation and competitiveness, making Dubai the world's smartest city and a global destination for innovation and sustainability. RTA continues to make steady progress in expanding the deployment of these technologies ranging from intelligent data analytics and traffic management to autonomous mobility through an integrated ecosystem underpinned by future-ready technologies. The 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' platform will provide instant messages and notifications about traffic movement on the emirate's streets., thereby supporting decision-making in addressing day-to-day changes. The platform also offers advanced analytical tools for assessing traffic performance over different timeframes—or on specific days and weeks—and benchmarking results against five years of historical data. This enables evaluation of traffic conditions and comparison of performance across those periods, as well as the detection of recurring congestion patterns or bottlenecks and any sudden or unexpected drops in speed, thereby improving response times and the efficiency of developing solutions. The 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' platform also marks a notable digital advancement in monitoring and analysing traffic across the emirate's road network. At every stage, it relies on historical and real-time data from leading international specialist firms that supply vast volumes of traffic information, which is then processed using intelligent tools to deliver an accurate, instantaneous picture of traffic conditions. Previously, procedures depended on manually gathering information from various sources, such as consultants or field teams, or on reports compiled manually based on traffic variables, which led to delays in analysis and decision-making. Now, information that once took weeks to compile and analyse can be obtained in real time within minutes through the Data Drive – Clear Guide platform. The 'Data Drive – Clear Guide' platform, which is dedicated to aggregating and analysing traffic data across the emirate's road network, will also enable real-time monitoring of the performance of traffic diversions and events. This will help concerned RTA teams to intervene swiftly, take appropriate measures, and minimise resulting delays. The platform further allows automated report generation, with results assessed and analysed before and after road works, thereby helping to evaluate project effectiveness and support effective decision-making based on large, reliable, and continuously updated datasets.
