Supported byAn Executive Agency of Open Data applied to ITS : An overview of cities 29 th October 2013, Madrid An Introduction to UTMC Simon Beasley UDG Management Group Chair

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Outline o Context and background o The UTMC initiative o Why use UTMC? o UTMC and the next few years

Supported byAn Executive Agency of The UK’s transport needs o Sustained increase in cars n commuting n business journeys n shopping and schools n leisure and tourism o Steps towards modal shift n more and better buses n more LRTs/metros n more cycling/walking n improved interchanges o Improved urban planning n ‘live and work’ communities n shopping n redevelopment of brownfield sites n heritage protection o Changes in work patterns n teleworking n company travel plans n flexible hours

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Systems and tools o Signs and signals n fixed signage n traffic lights n VMS o Enforcement n cameras n road user charging o Other mandatory systems n variable speed limits n tidal flow systems o Traveller information n trip planning/re-planning n car parking information n congestion, fog, closures etc o In-vehicle systems n lane-keeping n direct speed control n traffic advice

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Traffic management…

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Parking management…

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Real time bus management…

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Journey planning…

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Traffic and travel information

Supported byAn Executive Agency of National policy o “Seven ITS policy themes” n Improving road network management n Improving road safety n Better travel and traveller information n Better public transport on the roads n Support the efficiency of the road freight industry n Reducing negative environmental impacts n Supporting security, crime reduction and emergency planning measures Source: ITS Policy Framework for the Roads Sector, DfT Nov 2005 Source: ITS Policy Framework for the Roads Sector, UK DfT, Nov 2005

Supported byAn Executive Agency of The Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) programme o Early 90s n Basic review of research in traffic control systems etc o n Forward looking research, draft Technical Specification o n Research projects o n Demonstrations and followers o n In the marketplace More demanding transport policy objectives needed more effective and efficient ways of managing traffic and the network

Supported byAn Executive Agency of What is UTMC? o Universal Traffic Management and Control o A set of open standards and protocols o A modular approach to building an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) architecture o The “glue” that allows authorities to integrate their ITS

Supported byAn Executive Agency of The concept

Supported byAn Executive Agency of The UTMC approach o Make use of mainstream technology n eg IP in communications o No standardisation where not appropriate n eg IP prescribed but can use any bearer (subject to availability, performance and cost effectiveness) o Consensus n not imposed, allowing reasonable evolution o Open and readily available n website holds or references relevant specifications

Supported byAn Executive Agency of The UTMC platform o Aims primarily to enable innovative market solutions n focus on standardising interfaces n communications largely based on IP over any bearer, information standards specified to facilitate data exchange o De facto solution has evolved a centralised architecture n “Common Database” application hosts controlled devices n increasing though still scarce use of broadband/mobile communications n publication (eg to journey planners) somewhat ad hoc o Cost remains a large determinant in uptake!

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Key UTMC documents o Technical Specification n UTMC-TS :2009 – Framework Technical Specification n UTMC-TS :2010 – Objects Registry n Normally revised annually o Supporting guidance documents – the UTMC-TR series o Policies and procedures n For instance on compliance and the use of the UTMC logo

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Data Objects – current list o Access Control o Accident o Air Quality o ANPR o Car Park o CCTV o Detector o Event o Incident o Meteorological o Prediction o Profile o Roadworks o Traffic Signal o Transport Link o Transport Route o VMS o Framework: Support Objects n Global Support Object n Network Support Objects n Common Support Types n Common Subsystem Support Object n Common TypeID Support Object n DayType Support Object n Fault Support Objects o …plus some MIBs, CORBA IDL and a full XML rendering

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Why use UTMC? o Facilitates n Modular design n Better inter-operability between systems n Integrated solutions with greater capability than individual systems n A more open and competitive market, with less supplier lock-in n Future proofing – the opportunity for step-by-step expansion and upgrades n The use of cost-effective “mixed” communications technologies and networks

Supported byAn Executive Agency of UTMC implementations

Supported byAn Executive Agency of UTMC and the next few years o Help to deliver “more for less” through new functions and increased integration o Adaptation for applicability to the Inter-urban environment o Alignment with EU standards, where practical

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Developments I – within UTMC o Ramp metering o ANPR (expansion) o Tunnel and bridge systems o Environmental information o Likely to be included in the Specification from 2014

Supported byAn Executive Agency of Developments II – boundaries o Public transport (with RTIG) o DATEX alignment o Streetworks o ongoing activities

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