Improvement of urban mobility through traffic volume surveys

Automatic traffic counting and categorisation (ATCC) is a system that uses cameras and sensors to count the number of vehicles passing through an area and then groups them into categories such as cars, buses, bicycles etc. This information can be used to help improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. ATCC is already being trialled in a number of cities around the world including London, New York and Paris. The results so far have been promising, with ATCC helping to reduce traffic jams by up to 30%. Providing accuracy of 98%+ for counting and 95%+ for categorisation, there huge benefits to using ATCC.

• It can help to reduce traffic and therefore greenhouse gas emissions by improving the efficiency of city transport systems. This can also help to reduce air pollution, which is a major health concern in many cities.

• ATCC provides real-time data on traffic flow and congestion, allowing authorities to make more informed decisions about how to manage traffic more effectively. This can help to reduce the amount of time people spend in traffic, which is a common source of frustration for urban residents.

Overall, ATCC is an important technology that has the potential to make cities more efficient and sustainable by helping to improve traffic flow and reduce pollution. While there are some challenges that need to be addressed, such as privacy concerns around the use of cameras, the benefits are clear and significant. Therefore, it makes sense for city authorities to consider using ATCC in their efforts to improve urban mobility.