Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the study and design for Phase II of the Intelligent Traffic Systems Project.
The new phase aims to enhance Dubai’s transportation network using advanced technologies.
Phase II will expand coverage of the main road network monitored by ITS.
100% of Dubai’s main roads to adopt advanced traffic monitoring by 2026, says RTA
It is planned the system will cover 100 percent of main roads by 2026, extending coverage from current levels of 60 percent. This represents an increase from 480km to 710km of roads monitored, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA said.
“This expansion will enhance road network management and traffic flow through better monitoring, faster response times to incidents, and providing instant information to the public about the condition of the road network via new Variable Message Signs (VMS) and smart applications to help distribute traffic effectively. The project enhances personal mobility by integrating modern and advanced technologies and self-driving transport solutions thanks to providing a comprehensive ITS infrastructure designed to meet current and future needs,” he said.
The initial phase saw additions like 116 traffic cameras and 100 incident devices. This brought totals to 311 cameras and 227 devices.
Other measures included 112 variable message signs, 115 travel time sensors, 17 weather stations and over 820km of fibre optic cable. Results demonstrated by the first phase include a 63 percent boost to incident monitoring, 30 percent reduction in response times and 20 percent cut in journey times.
Dubai’s Intelligent Transport Centre in Al Barsha oversees traffic using innovative systems. Artificial intelligence, big data, IoT and communications integrate various monitoring devices to support smart services.
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