Datta15-Innovations in Traffic Signal Systems.ppt

Innovations in Traffic Signal Systems CE 7670: Advanced Traffic Signal Systems Tapan K. Datta, Ph.D., P.E. What is SCATS? SCATS = Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System Originated in Sydney, Australia Used in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong and some areas in the US (Oakland County, Michigan) How does SCATS work? SCATS gathers data on traffic flows in real-time at each intersection. Data is fed via the traffic controller to a central computer. The computer makes incremental adjustments to traffic signal timings based on minute by minute changes in traffic flow at each intersection. How do