sustainable urban traffic management – a new - Engineers Ireland

41 Pages·2008·3.63 MB·English

SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT
– A NEW MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE
Michael Aherne
Chair, Traffic Efficiency and
Monitoring Working Group,
POLIS
All views personal
Outline
• Future Vision
• Policy Context for the future
• Review of Transport Philosophy
• Network Objectives
• The Tools for the Job
• 3-stranded Approach to TM service
provision
Context
• POLIS
• New EU-wide challenges
• Problems not fully identified
• Solutions need to be explored
• Business-as-usual or not?
FUTURE VISION (S)
COMPETING VISIONS?
Vision (i) The Technological Network
high-tech vehicles , constant communication with each other , with
central control systems.. optimum routes for all, all journey time
minimised
Vision (ii) The Quiet City
streets as quality living and working places,
noise-free, pollutant-free, safe, attractive
minimal vehicular intrusion, quality public realm,
(underground) public transport
Vision (iii) The Responsible Citizenry
a sustainable city of responsible citizens,
who choose the most appropriate mode for the trip (pre-planned, of
course), interchanging effortlessly
between walking, cycling, driving, bus and train etc
Vision 1? Incident Detection & Response Management
Effective Resolution of Traffic Problems
Automatic Incident Detection Traffic Management System
Incident Management
Main Category:
Video Fuzzy Accident Operator
Detection Logic Verifyby
CCTV Sub Category:
Right Lane Closed
Response Plan Management
1. Set Lane & Speed Control
...
Trigger
2. Set Dynamic Message Signs
AND
Main category = ACCIDENT 3. Dispatch Emergency Vehicles
Sub category = right lane closed
...
The Quiet City (Vision 2)?
Vision 3: Paris PT Journey Planner..
EU Riding 2 horses?
EU riding two (or more) horses?
Supports Vision (i) The Technological
Network
Relevant to highway network management
Good for EU economy (20% of which is
transport):
•Vehicle manufacture
•IT systems
•Distribution
•Safety