ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

Abstract

The effect of today's transportation system can be substantially improved by applying Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) to direct and manage the traffic. There is a need for ATMS on a local and network level to efficiently utilize today's transportation systems. Future transportation needs, however, require further advancement of technology for intelligent traffic management. The use of conventional methods such as the in-pavement induction loops for traffic management and control had their own disadvantages and limitations. To reduce the hazard of road traffic accidents and for smooth flow of traffic automatic incident detection can be used Accommodating the increased vehicular travel demand while improving traffic safety has led the transport officials to use a variety of traffic control and management practices all over the world This paper aims to present the available technologies for traffic management and control. The paper outlines the different video detection systems that are currently in practice for effective traffic management and control. The integration of digital video, Global Positioning Systems and automated image processing systems has also been discussed in this paper.