Intelligent transport systems (ITS) use technology to make transport networks safer, more efficient, more sustainable and better integrated. In cities where conventional planning methods no longer suffice on their own, ITS fundamentally changes both traffic management and the experience of travelling.
The Building Blocks of ITS and What They Deliver
ITS rests on collecting data, analysing it and acting on it in real time. The principal benefits include less congestion, shorter journey times, lower fuel consumption, reduced air pollution and — most important of all — improved road safety.
Our Intelligent Transport Systems Services
We provide comprehensive ITS advice and consultancy so that cities can make the most efficient use of the infrastructure they already have. Working with our specialist team, we develop solutions tailored to the particular needs of each city. The main ITS measures we recommend:
- Intelligent traffic management: Signal systems working from live traffic data manage flow dynamically and keep waiting times to a minimum.
- Incident management: We design systems that inform drivers automatically of collisions, roadworks and other unplanned events, offer alternative routes and direct emergency services.
- Variable message signs (VMS): We advise on where VMS should be placed and what they should display, so that drivers receive timely information on traffic conditions, road conditions and alternative routes.
- Passenger information systems: We deliver systems that tell passengers, at the stop and through mobile apps, where vehicles are and when they will arrive.
- Electronic fare collection: We recommend modern fare collection solutions that make public transport easier to use and improve operational efficiency.
- Data analysis and integration: By bringing together data from different sources — GPS, sensors and cameras — we analyse a city's transport performance in depth and develop strategies for the years ahead.
Intelligent transport systems are not simply a technology; they are an investment in quality of life. We use our knowledge and experience to lead cities through this transformation and to help build a safer, more sustainable future.