Challenge / Goal
With the exception of a few junctions in Inverness city centre there was limited real-time co-ordination of traffic management. Introduction of a scalable and flexible wireless Mesh infrastructure was required to enable the implementation of smart technologies across the city’s traffic signal network.
The wireless Mesh platform not only enables this to be rolled out across the city but also improves the efficiency of each junction and enables each site to host intelligent bus priority that will improve public transport journey times and help encourage modal shift. This component of the project involves technologies to collect/manage the data to improve public transport reliability, the management of on and off-street car parking as well as the impact of roadworks, major events and road traffic incidents in real-time.
Solution
The fundamental deliverable of the project is a scalable and flexible wireless mesh infrastructure that forms the backbone for future digital city services - including Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) solutions coordinated by Inverness Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) database.
Potential new services including Smart Traffic Management, Live Traffic and Public Transport Information, Smart Ticketing, smart street lighting, smart bins, smart parking and tourist information will be able to utilise this wireless mesh infrastructure allowing improved service delivery and incorporating potential for future innovation and expansion. For this operation, the wireless mesh will be used to deliver an Intelligent Transport System.
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Log inTime period
Planning time
6 months to 1 year
Implementation time
6 months to 1 year
Implementers
The Highland Council (THC)
Service providers
The Highland Council (THC)
End users
The Highland Council (THC)