Intelligent transportation systems can help reduce traffic congestion on the Eastern Freeway in Mumbai. ITS technologies like high-speed cameras, variable message signs, emergency call boxes, and smart road markings could be applied. High-speed cameras would monitor for speeding near refineries and tunnels. Variable message signs would provide real-time updates on accidents or delays. Emergency call boxes in elevated and tunnel areas would speed emergency response times. Smart road markings that glow in the dark could help drivers at night and reduce electricity usage for lighting. These ITS applications could make the Eastern Freeway safer and more efficient.
2. What is ITS ?
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), sometimes called
intelligent traffic systems, apply communications and
information technology and traffic management system to
provide solutions to the congestion as well as other traffic
control issues.
3. Benefits of ITS
Reduced congestion.
Time savings.
Reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
Reduced frustration.
Reduced road accidents
Increased safety.
Enhanced economic productivity.
4. Traffic Scenario In Mumbai
200 cars and 300 two-wheelers added
every day
Up to March 2010, 57,846 two-
wheelers and 30,118 cars had been
added to the Mumbai’s traffic.
Private Vehicles
in 2011
Public Transport
Vehicles in 2011
93432 5083
5. Reason for traffic congestion
Improper parking
Hawkers
Drainage system
Varying speed
Traffic violation
Inadequate public transportation
Increasing population
7. Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS)
The Traffic Management System field is a primary subfield within the
Intelligent Transportation System domain.
8. DYNAC Software suit
Transdyn is an organization that delivers DYNAC
Software suit.DYNAC –advanced traffic management
software delivers the reliability and real-time data
needed to effectively manage highway, freeway,
bridges and tunnel operations and freeways
9. Advanced Public Transportation System
(APTS)
The goal of demand
management is to maximize the
capacity of the current
transportation network in order
to meet the increase in the
demand for transportation
services.
Transportation
demand
Transportation Demand Management
10. Advanced Public Transportation System
(APTS)
Traveler information system
The information allows
travelers to choose the
most efficient and
convenient modes of travel Traveler
information
11. Advanced Public Transportation System
(APTS)
Electronic Payment Systems
Electronic Payment Systems
are installed to make fare
payment more convenient
for travelers.
Electronic
payment
12. Other Systems
Incident Management System
Variable message sign is a
board which provides
information to the motorist of
the upcoming hazards.
13. Other Systems
Electronic Toll Collection System
ETC is a system by which drivers can
pay tolls without having to stop at a
toll booth.
14. Other System
Advanced Warning and information
System
This system warns the
present accident to be
caused when traffic
slows down abruptly
due to road conditions.
15. EASTERN FREEWAY
Connects P D'Mello Road in South Mumbai to the Eastern
Express Highway (EEH) at Ghatkopar.
It is 16.8 km long and its estimated cost is Rs14.36 billion.
The Eastern Freeway was built by the Mumbai Metropolitan
Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and funded by
the Central Government through the Jawaharlal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
Construction was contracted to Simplex Infrastructure Ltd.
17. Average daily Traffic
Average Daily Traffic On Ahmed
Kidwai Marg
Direction Pass.
(Veh.)
Goods
(Veh.)
Total
(Veh.)
Towards Port 9450 5829 15279
Away From
Port
10866 5681 16547
Average Daily Traffic Wadala Truck
Terminal Road
Direction Pass.
(Veh.)
Goods
(Veh.)
Total
(Veh.)
Towards Port 6297 3713 10009
Away From
Port
4765 4732 9498
21. Recent activities on Eastern Freeway
Two youngsters were killed and one was critically injured when a motorcyclist
lost control of his bike on the Eastern Freeway.
A landslide near Panjarpol square on the Eastern Freeway brought traffic to a
halt for nearly three hours on Thursday morning.
Ritz car driver hit crash barrier near refinery.
Drivers who don't think twice before sending their speedometer needles
shooting past the 100-kmph mark.
Late rescue team response to any accidents on freeway.
22. Application of Intelligent Transportation System
on Eastern Freeway.
These are some of the system which can be applied on
freeway to make it more and more safer.
High Speed Cameras
Warning Systems
Incident management
Smart Roads (Dynamic Paints)
24. Delhi's first high speed camera
Speed monitoring camera were installed
by Delhi Traffic police on a open stretch
between new tunnel which lead to
south Delhi, Indira Gandhi International
Airport.
It was seen that more than 600 vehicle
were caught for speeding within 4 hr.
After installing high speed cameras
there is considerable decrease in rate of
accidents
25. Bangalore Traffic Improvement
Project- B-TRAC 2010".
Red speed enforcement
camera click photos of
motorists who jump
traffic signals or cross
stop line or exceed speed
limit.
Violators are sent challans
through Automation
Enforcement Center
within 7 days.
26. Implementation of High Speed Cameras in
Eastern Freeway
These cameras should be installed on
elevated portion of eastern freeway and
near the refineries and in tunnel and
entries provided in freeway.
Since it is a freeway and major portion of
road is elevated and if there is any
accident or stealing activity we can keep
watch and we can take necessary actions.
28. Bangalore Traffic Improvement Project-
B-TRAC 2010".
B-TRAC 2010 is the first of its kind project in the country
to address the issues of traffic congestion, safety etc.
utilizing the latest traffic management technology
This variable messages sign has been installed in various
part of Bangalore city.
Installed to inform the motorists about:- Diversions due to
natural calamities like flooding, water clogging, fallen
trees, electrical poles,Man made diversions like strikes,
road blocks, agitations etc.
Such information will enable motorists to plan their route
based on current information.
30. Implementation of Warning System on
Eastern Freeway
This system should be
installed on entry, exit,
outside and inside of tunnel
of freeway and somewhere
near middle portion of
freeway.
31. Emergency call known SOS
The system based on Voice
Over IP (VOIP) technology is
made up of SOS Call Boxes
Set out along the roadway,
preferably in the emergency
platforms and tunnels and
elevated portion.
33. Bangalore Traffic Improvement
Project- B-TRAC 2010".
Traffic management center
Control smart signaling system
Provide real time information to driver
through Variable Messages and sign
Sending immediate response team to
accident spot.
34. Implementation of Incident
Management in Eastern Freeway
SOS can be installed on elevated
portion near refineries or curve
and inside the tunnel on eastern
freeway.
Immediate response team should
be such that, they will be at the
accident site within 10min from
the time they get a call from SOS.
36. Dynamic paints and lightning system in
Netherland.
A smart road design that features glow in the dark tarmac and illuminated weather
indicators are installed in the Netherlands from mid-2013.
The Smart Highway by Studio Roosegaarde and infrastructure management group
Heijmans won Best Future Concept at the Dutch Design Awards
photo-luminising powder that will replace road markings -- it charges up in sunlight,
giving it up to ten hours of glow-in-the-dark time come nightfall. "It's like the glow in the
dark paint
37. Implementation of Smart Roads in
Eastern Freeway
These type of paints can
be used not only on
eastern freeway but also
on any highway in India.
This will save the
electricity required for
lamps ,will be attractive
and will also keep driver
active.
47. References
Mumbai city development plan 2005-2025
Document from transportation engineering Division, Department of civil engineering, IIT
Madras.
Report by Mohammad Imtiyaz. M. A., M. tech in highway Engineering.
MMRDA, Booklet on traffic survey conducted in 2003.
B-TRAC 2010 Report
Web References
www.Transdyn.com
www.mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
www.itsindia.org
www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/its/its_use.aspx