Next time you're stuck in traffic, think about this: as smart as our cars have become, our roadways are about to get a whole lot smarter.
Building new roads and new lanes often just isn't possible any longer, but building intelligence into the roads and the cars - with roadside sensors, radio frequency tags, and global positioning systems - certainly is.
In Stockholm, a new smart toll system has reduced traffic congestion and carbon emissions by impressive percentages.
The Data of Traffic
Red Funnel
Enhancing customer service with twittering ferries
Kyoto Traffic Simulator
Watch this video on smarter traffic in Japan
City in Motion
A video showing a UK perspective
The IBM Expert Video Series
Watch an interview with TomTom’s Carlo van de Weijer
Connected Traffic Systems
Singapore’s Real-Time Traffic Predictions(PDF, 1.1MB)
Learn how the city is making their traffic systems smarter
The Brisbane Traffic Solution
Learn how Queensland Motorways is creating a smarter commute
Smarter Railroads from IBM
Learn about IBM’s capabilities
How Cities Can Improve Mobility (PDF, 330KB)
Download the white paper
How Traffic Becomes Smarter
Smarter Traffic from IBM
Read more about IBM’s capabilities
IBM Maximo for Transportation
Learn about IBM’s solution
Stockholm’s Transportation: “How it Works"
Explore a solution in this interactive demo
SOA Enables Collaboration in Transportation (PDF, 592KB)
Download the white paper
When Systems Connect
A City’s traffic systems can work smarter.
- Many cities are already investing in a technology roadmap for the next generation of road user charging systems.
- More integrated incident response centres are helping emergency services better coordinate their efforts and keep cities safer.
- By harnessing and analysing real-time transportation data, emergency services are mobilising resources more efficiently.
