With increasing levels of traffic and congestion on the road network, accurate and up-to-date information on the state of the road and public transport networks enables travellers to make informed decisions about their route and transport mode choice for their journey.
Traffic and Traveller Information
Pre-Trip Information
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of journey planning systems which are available to the public, including
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of journey planning systems which are available to the public, including
| Web-based car journey planners which take into account current and anticipated traffic conditions | |
| Web and mobile multi-modal public transport journey planners which enable location to location planning | |
| Real-time public transport information systems | |
| TransportDirect |
On-Trip Information
As the information regarding the current state of either the road or public transport networks improves the quality of on-trip information available to travellers has seen a step change in recent years and now services includes:-
As the information regarding the current state of either the road or public transport networks improves the quality of on-trip information available to travellers has seen a step change in recent years and now services includes:-
| Dynamic route guidance | |
| Real-time public transport information systems | |
| Variable message signs | |
| Live traffic reports via the media |
Please click here for information on selected Projects in this area we have participated in.
