Applying the Future Today Intelligent Transport Systems ITS

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Applying the Future Today - Intelligent Transport
Systems (ITS)

• Presentation by
• Dr Adrian Withill
• Technical Director - WSP

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Introduction

• ITS Applications
• Control
• Monitoring
• Enforcement
• Information

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Control

• Traffic Signals
• Lane Control
• Speed Restrictions
• Access Permission

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Monitoring

• Counters
• CCTV
• Graphical Displays
• Tracking

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Enforcement

• Regulations
• Speed
• Access
• Weight
• Pollution
• Bus Lane Contravention

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Information

• Journey Planning
• Pre Journey
• In Journey
• Car Park Spacing
• Congestion
• Incidents
• Real Time Public Transport

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Information, Control, Enforcement and Monitoring

• Apply ITS Building Blocks
• Automatic Number Plate Recognition
• Speed Detection
• Speed Limits
• Records of the Event

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Objectives for ITS

• For the Benefit of
• End User
• Operator
• NOT for the Benefit of
• Supplier
• Consultant

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How to Maximise Benefits

• Is ITS Relevant ?
• What Options are there ?
• Focus on Need
• Define the Solution
• Procure Efficiently
• Remember ITS is the tool not the Master

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Procurement Route

• Many Routes Available
• Design and Build
• Specialist Definition
• Supplier Design

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Standard Project ?

• Technology is Developing
• Experience of ITS is not Widespread
• Some Benefits are not Objectively Proven
• ITS can be Extremely Cost Effective

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Specialists Required

• Focussed on the Clients Objectives
• Experience from Elsewhere
• Problem Prevention
• Forefront of Innovation
• Simplicity if Appropriate
• Commitment to Delivery
• Cost Efficiencies

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Scoping Study Process
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Scoping Study Reporting
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Project Development Process

• Identify Stakeholder(s) Requirements
• Scoping/Feasibility
• Procurement Option(s)
• Constraints and Technical Barriers
• Risks
• Review

• Design Specification
• Institutional Development
• System Development
• System Implementation
• Training Co-ordination
• Commissioning and Maintenance
• Review

• Vision
• Conceptual Design

• Operation
• Benefit Realisation

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Review Process
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Detailed Planning - Example
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Summary - Planning Develop. Strategy
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Motorway Comms
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The End or the Beginning ?Thank You For Your
Attention