Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the study and design of Phase II of ITS Improvement and Expansion Project.
This phase aims to cover 100 percent of the emirate's main roads and adopt the latest intelligent technologies and software, such as the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS), expanding the use of advanced ITS technologies, and conducting a benchmarking study with leading cities in the field of transport.
This is In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to expand the scope of the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) and support Dubai's efforts to become the smartest city in the world
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA, announced phase II of the Intelligent Traffic Systems project aims to extend coverage from 60% to 100% of Dubai's main road network by 2026, increasing the monitored network from 480 km to 710 km. The expansion aims to improve road management, traffic flow, and public information through new technologies and applications, supporting self-driving transport solutions.
Al Tayer described enhancements including 116 new cameras, totaling 311, and 100 incident monitoring devices, now 227. Plus, 112 Variable Message Signs (VMS), 115 travel speed devices, 17 weather stations, and 660 km of electric lines with 820 km of fiber. Improved monitoring by 63%, 30% faster response, better traffic flow, and 20% shorter journey times via VMS and integration.
RTA manages traffic in the emirate through the Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Centre at Al Barsha, one of the largest and most sophisticated traffic control centres globally. The centre employs innovative technologies and traffic management systems to meet Dubai's expansion and make it one of the world's leading cities in ITS, alongside Singapore and Seoul.
The Dubai ITS Centre is a crucial hub for managing traffic in Dubai. It has an integrated technology platform which utilises artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, advanced communication systems, and various monitoring devices to provide smart services and gather important information.
Dubai's traffic centre manages city road networks with full integration to traffic lights. Using "iTraffic," powered by AI and big data, it optimizes traffic flow, handles emergencies, monitors systems, and reports issues for efficient operations and decision-making.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
