INTELLIGENT VicRoads TRANSPORT International Projects SYSTEMS

It has extensive experience in VicRoads has developed programs to VicRoads is a the development, specification, collect data and review traffic signal implementation and operation of ITS operation and these programs have leader in the both within and internationally. been adopted by most jurisdictions VicRoads operates a leading edge throughout the world that use SCATS. application Motorway Management System to manage traffic on ’s VicRoads has led the development of of Intelligent freeway and arterial road network the implementation of public transport which includes: priority systems through SCATS which includes tram and bus priority and Transport Systems Traffic Signal Linking and railway level crossing links. VicRoads Monitoring (SCATS) also facilitates priority for emergency (ITS) to improve VicRoads is a world leading practitioner service vehicles through SCATS. of SCATS, a dynamic and adaptive traffic the operation of signal system. Of the 3,900 traffic signals Freeway Detection System throughout Victoria, 3,500 are integrated Vehicle detection systems monitor the road network. into the SCATS traffic signal linking and the operation of the freeway network monitoring system. in Victoria and gather real time data for use in various applications. Vehicle detection devices installed in each lane provide continuous data on traffic flow along routes and can be used to detect interruptions to expected traffic flow. Traveller Information Systems Closed Circuit Television Cameras Traffic Management Centre VicRoads has developed the Drive (CCTV) and Emergency Help The Motorway Management System Time system for Melbourne’s Telephone Systems is monitored and controlled 24 hours metropolitan freeway network Traffic is monitored at key locations on per day from the VicRoads Traffic to provide motorists with advice freeways and arterial roads through the Management Centre. The Centre on real time traffic conditions use of an extensive network of CCTVs. is at the leading edge of traffic via dynamic message signing. management and utilises the latest ITS The advice includes predicted An emergency help telephone system applications and technology. All the travel times and information on is available on freeways to provide on-road systems discussed above, plus congestion or major incidents motorists with access to the Traffic the freeway ramp metering system, which may cause disruption to Management Centre in the case of driver warning systems and devices traffic flow. an emergency. and dynamic fairway system for trams are integrated into a single desk Variable Speed Limit Systems Freeway Ramp Coordination top software platform which allows VicRoads operates a dynamic System operators to monitor and change variable speed limit system on Freeway ramp signals are traffic lights traffic control systems in real time. major Melbourne freeways which install on entry ramps to meter traffic changes speed limits at any time entering the freeway. VicRoads International has delivered of the day to respond to traffic and ITS projects that allow clients to weather conditions. The system VicRoads is leading the way in the manage traffic flow better, reduce is linked to a series of fixed digital use of the HERO suite algorithms that congestion and increase road speed cameras to automatically dynamically manage the coordination safety. The projects have involved enforce the speed limit. of ramp signals to control the entry of the selection, development and vehicles on to the managed motorway implementation of suitable traffic ensuring stable and reliable travel by management systems, the design preventing congestion. of appropriate specifications and the provision of advice and training on technical issues concerning system operations and maintenance. Projects have been undertaken in: , Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and the West Indies.