Transcript utmc-madrid_wg_presentation_281013

Open Data applied to ITS : An overview of cities
29th October 2013, Madrid
An Introduction to
UTMC
Simon Beasley
UDG Management Group Chair
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Outline
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Context and background
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The UTMC initiative
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Why use UTMC?
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UTMC and the next few years
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The UK’s transport needs
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Sustained increase in
cars
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Improved urban planning
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commuting
business journeys
shopping and schools
leisure and tourism
Steps towards modal
shift
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Changes in work patterns
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more and better buses
more LRTs/metros
more cycling/walking
improved interchanges
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‘live and work’ communities
shopping
redevelopment of
brownfield sites
heritage protection
teleworking
company travel plans
flexible hours
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Systems and tools
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Signs and signals
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fixed signage
traffic lights
VMS
Enforcement
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cameras
road user charging
Traveller information
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In-vehicle systems
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Other mandatory
systems
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trip planning/re-planning
car parking information
congestion, fog,
closures etc
lane-keeping
direct speed control
traffic advice
variable speed limits
tidal flow systems
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Traffic management…
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Parking management…
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Real time bus management…
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Journey planning…
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Traffic and travel information
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National policy
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“Seven ITS policy themes”
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Improving road network management
Improving road safety
Better travel and traveller information
Better public transport on the roads
Support the efficiency of the road freight industry
Reducing negative environmental impacts
Supporting security, crime reduction and emergency
planning measures
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Policy
Framework for
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the Roads
UKDfT
DfT,Nov
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ITSITS
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The Urban Traffic Management and
Control (UTMC) programme
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Early 90s
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1994 - 1996
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Research projects
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Forward looking research, draft Technical Specification
1997 - 2000
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Basic review of research in traffic control systems etc
Demonstrations and followers
More demanding
transport policy
objectives needed more
effective and efficient
ways of managing traffic
and the network
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In the marketplace
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What is UTMC?
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Universal Traffic Management and Control
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A set of open standards and protocols
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A modular approach to building an
Intelligent Transport System (ITS)
architecture
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The “glue” that allows authorities to
integrate their ITS
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The concept
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The UTMC approach
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Make use of mainstream technology
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No standardisation where not appropriate
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eg IP prescribed but can use any bearer (subject to
availability, performance and cost effectiveness)
Consensus
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eg IP in communications
not imposed, allowing reasonable evolution
Open and readily available
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website holds or references relevant specifications
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The UTMC platform
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Aims primarily to enable innovative market
solutions
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De facto solution has evolved a centralised
architecture
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focus on standardising interfaces
communications largely based on IP over any bearer,
information standards specified to facilitate data
exchange
“Common Database”  application hosts  controlled
devices
increasing though still scarce use of broadband/mobile
communications
publication (eg to journey planners) somewhat ad hoc
Cost remains a large determinant in uptake!
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Key UTMC documents
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Technical Specification
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UTMC-TS003.003:2009 – Framework Technical
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UTMC-TS004.006:2010 – Objects Registry
Normally revised annually
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Supporting guidance documents – the
UTMC-TR series
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Policies and procedures
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For instance on compliance and the use of the UTMC
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Data Objects – current list
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Traffic Signal
Transport Link
Transport Route
VMS
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Framework: Support Objects
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Access Control
Accident
Air Quality
ANPR
Car Park
CCTV
Detector
Event
Incident
Meteorological
Prediction
Profile
Roadworks
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Supported by
Global Support Object
Network Support Objects
Common Support Types
Common Subsystem Support
Object
Common TypeID Support Object
DayType Support Object
Fault Support Objects
…plus some MIBs, CORBA IDL
and a full XML rendering
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Why use UTMC?
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Facilitates
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Modular design
Better inter-operability between systems
Integrated solutions with greater capability than
individual systems
A more open and competitive market, with less
supplier lock-in
Future proofing – the opportunity for step-by-step
expansion and upgrades
The use of cost-effective “mixed” communications
technologies and networks
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UTMC implementations
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UTMC and the next few years
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Help to deliver “more for less” through
new functions and increased integration
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Adaptation for applicability to the
Inter-urban environment
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Alignment with EU standards, where
practical
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Developments I – within UTMC
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Ramp metering
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ANPR (expansion)
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Tunnel and bridge systems
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Environmental information
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Likely to be included in the Specification
from 2014
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Developments II – boundaries
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Public transport (with RTIG)
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DATEX alignment
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Streetworks
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ongoing activities
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Thank you
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Any questions?
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More information about UTMC @
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www.utmc.uk.com
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