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Topic 3 - Traffic Management

Traffic management involves the organization, arrangement, guidance and control of both stationary and moving traffic to provide for safe, orderly and efficient movement of people and goods while protecting the environment. It has several elements including providing traffic information, controlling traffic through fixed and variable signals, managing incidents to restore flow quickly, reducing demand during peak times, monitoring traffic using sensors, providing driver support systems, and managing vehicle fleets.

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Topic 3 - Traffic Management

Traffic management involves the organization, arrangement, guidance and control of both stationary and moving traffic to provide for safe, orderly and efficient movement of people and goods while protecting the environment. It has several elements including providing traffic information, controlling traffic through fixed and variable signals, managing incidents to restore flow quickly, reducing demand during peak times, monitoring traffic using sensors, providing driver support systems, and managing vehicle fleets.

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TRAFFIC

MANAGEMENT
What is TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT?
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT is the
organization, arrangement,
guidance and control of both
stationary and moving traffic,
including pedestrians, bicyclists
and all types of vehicles; to
provide for the safe, orderly and
efficient movement of persons
and goods, and to protect and
enhance the quality of the local
environment near the traffic
facilities.
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ELEMENTS of
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1. TRAFFIC INFORMATION
It offers up-to-date information for road users, both before and during
travel. The information provided covers topics such as weather forecast
and road conditions, road maintenance, traffic incidents, traffic situation
and alternative modes of travel.

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2. TRAFFIC CONTROL
It is the supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to
ensure efficiency and safety. Traffic is controlled per intersection, road
section or the entire road network. Traffic control is divided into fixed and
variable traffic control.

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2. TRAFFIC CONTROL
It is the supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to
ensure efficiency and safety. Traffic is controlled per intersection, road
section or the entire road network. Traffic control is divided into fixed and
variable traffic control.

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3. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Incident management concerns the
detection, handling and elimination of
traffic incidents, such as accidents, and
restoring traffic flow as safely and
quickly as possible in cooperation with
various authorities. It aims to reduce
the duration and impacts of traffic
incidents and improves the safety of
motorists, crash victims and emergency
responders.

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4. DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Demand management is used to affect
choices in the destination, time, mode of
transport or route of travel or transport.
Means of achieving this include regulating
access or parking, arranging park-and-ride
facilities, supporting carpooling, promoting
public transport and pedestrian and bicycle
traffic, providing traffic information and using
peak-hour tolls and other road use charges. It
also encourages a shift from single-occupant
vehicle (SOV) trips to non-SOV modes or by
shifting trips out of peak periods.
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5. MONITORING SYSTEMS

Monitoring systems include automatic


speed and intersection control,
monitoring transports of hazardous
materials and automatic lane-use
monitoring. It allows detection and
classification of the vehicles in selected
areas by using data from sensors.

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6. DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Driver support systems comprise IT and communications technology applications,
providing assistance to the driver. These include collision prevention, support for
lane keeping and navigation systems. For instance, the systems can help the driver
to maintain a set speed, maintain a certain time interval to the vehicle ahead;
prevent a collision by giving a warning to the driver and braking the car; and help
the driver to park.

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7. FLEET MANAGEMENT
Fleet management covers the planning, monitoring, control and assessment
of the movement and operations of a vehicle fleet and its drivers. Transport
management involves the management of transport chain operations and
information flows.

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