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2 Welcome to Birmingham Introductions Mark Bodger Systems Marketing Manager Housekeeping Comfort and safety Purpose of this morning Systems update from Siemens User group updates Agenda Page 2

Agenda Comet Latest developments JTMS update VMS developments Enforcement update Speed enforcement LaneHawk Coffee - Colin Pennington - Mark

3 Agenda Comet Latest developments JTMS update VMS developments Enforcement update Speed enforcement LaneHawk Coffee - Colin Pennington - Mark Bodger - Kevin Jones PC SCOOT Latest developments TC12 update Heimdall above ground detection UTMC OTU and UG405 Page 3 - Mark Bodger -Gary Cox

Sustainable traffic solutions The green agenda is becoming increasingly important in traffic management As part of the overall carbon footprint of traffic control equipment, the whole manufacturing,

4 Sustainable traffic solutions The green agenda is becoming increasingly important in traffic management As part of the overall carbon footprint of traffic control equipment, the whole manufacturing, installation and maintenance process must be considered The use of ELV and LED technology allows much more efficient and lower power devices to be utilised with corresponding reductions in carbon footprint Today's presentations consider how the use of systems can support these moves Page 4

6 Comet developments Comet V13 is now being trialled in Essex Significant elements of Comet V13 Enhanced data structures to improve reliability and performance of system Support for latest UTMC standards as defined in TS004:2008 Support for multiple versions of UTMC standards simultaneously to remove dependencies on third party systems when upgrading or updating Comet software installations This will become the default release so later upgrades from V11 will go direct to V13.x as available at the time of installation Other recent developments have been focussed around adapters and making easier the integration of non-utmc data into Comet Page 6

Information sources & data adapters Comet supports connections to / from any UTMC compliant system Currently linked to UTMC systems from: Siemens (UTC & RMS), Tenet, MottMacdonald, Cloud Amber, Amey,

7 Information sources & data adapters Comet supports connections to / from any UTMC compliant system Currently linked to UTMC systems from: Siemens (UTC & RMS), Tenet, MottMacdonald, Cloud Amber, Amey, CA Traffic, CRS, Dambach Siemens can provide UTMC adapters to integrate data from: Golden River,Traficon (video detection) Roadworks systems Mayrise, Exor, Confirm Environmental sensors PIPS JTMS Elgin, Trafficlink Page 7

8 Enhancements currently being developed adaptor (developed in conjunction with Halton) Ability to link an automated as part of a strategic response plan to provide notification to third party agencies s will be able to be sent to groups with configurable subject and notification text in response to detected conditions Halton High wind warnings Enhanced strategy triggers and inputs JTMS developments During the course of the year, Comet software updates will be released as a series of service packs which can be deployed to provide fixes where required as well as small new enhancements Page 8

9 JTMS developments Current developments have worked in several areas Initial release of classification functionality Availability of JTMS data via web interface Colour image uploading Interface to Police Cleartone system (in conjunction with Essex ITS) Classification release of Comet JTMS replicates the functionality originally provided in the PIPS instation within the Comet JTMS module for increased reliability and future integration JTMS data is now available via a browser to give wider access to the data Colour images from overview cameras can now be scheduled for uploading at specific times of day Interface to Cleartone Police back office system Page 9

10 Future developments Future JTMS developments for early 2010 are focussed in two main areas Extend functionality of classification to remove dependency on features in PIPS cameras and implement fully at Comet level improving access and use of data generated UTMC camera interfacing Siemens has been working with other suppliers for the UDG Specifications and Standards Group to define a UTMC interface specification for ANPR cameras Release timescales early Summer 2010 Page 10

emerge releases emerge v5 introduced web based mapping to emerge (Google maps) Successfully installed in Southampton and available now on general release emerge v6 introduced the ability to log in to

11 emerge releases emerge v5 introduced web based mapping to emerge (Google maps) Successfully installed in Southampton and available now on general release emerge v6 introduced the ability to log in to limited functions of Comet via the web Initially this provides the ability to add and update Incidents / Events / Roadworks and Accident data to the system Installed in Essex in July 2009 and now available as on general release Page 11

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13 emerge v7 emerge Travel Information Displays have been developed by Siemens in conjunction with Essex ITS These displays are designed for use in retail environments and show a rolling pattern of information which is customisable on each display to the local area of interest Information is automatically updated from Comet as with normal emerge data and specific incident and event information is included according to location and other configurable parameters Configurable to operate in a range of different environments from kiosk to large screen displays installed in offices and shopping centres Page 13

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Comet benefits Single solution for integrated network management and control Modular design allows the system to grow with future network demands Flexible core system is tailored to

17 Comet benefits Single solution for integrated network management and control Modular design allows the system to grow with future network demands Flexible core system is tailored to meet individual requirements Wide network of existing users provides support as well as shared development of new features and enhancements Regular software update programme Page 17

New VMS developments Latest VMS developments from Siemens first shown at Traffex 2009 Elektra VMS uses latest surface mount LED technology to provide dual colour displays

19 New VMS developments Latest VMS developments from Siemens first shown at Traffex 2009 Elektra VMS uses latest surface mount LED technology to provide dual colour displays Designed to latest European standards Wide range of communications options using common hardware platform with Gemini outstation Flexible range of mounting structures Page 19

test and repair Plug and play board assembly Easier to configure Improved fault reporting and

20 Elektra VMS Key features Re-designed improved enclosure Latest UTMC compliance Dual colour displays Intuitive, web-browser user interface for configuration, support and maintenance Easier manufacture, test and repair Plug and play board assembly Easier to configure Improved fault reporting and diagnostics Individual pixel monitoring Rear access for easier maintenance Range of different pole mounting options Page 20

22 Safety through speed reduction Fixed speed enforcement Replacement of existing wet film fixed sites Subject of political debate New locations controlled by Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) stats Average speed enforcement High compliancy (99.4%) Increased public acceptance Early systems limited by single entry/exit points Urban solutions replace traffic calming Pollution reduction (82% CO, 37% NOx) Improved emergency vehicle response time Page 22

MultaRadar S780 Speed enforcement Next generation fixed speed enforcement Fulfils UK Home Office requirements High level encryption standards Home Office approvals complete Q2 2010 Radar detection

23 MultaRadar S780 Speed enforcement Next generation fixed speed enforcement Fulfils UK Home Office requirements High level encryption standards Home Office approvals complete Q Radar detection covering two lanes Standalone operation or remote connectivity Communication interfaces: Ethernet, 3G, WLAN Front or rear vehicle photography 11 mega-pixel digital camera providing high quality images for driver recognition Dedicated Siemens post/housing for reduced vandalism and easy maintenance access Integrated flash (white/red/ir invisible) Page 23

Siemens SafeZone High precision average speed enforcement system 100% Siemens designed and developed solution based on SiCore camera and London Congestion Charging in-station Increased compliance and

24 Siemens SafeZone High precision average speed enforcement system 100% Siemens designed and developed solution based on SiCore camera and London Congestion Charging in-station Increased compliance and public acceptance compared to spot fixed cameras Ideal for urban, inter urban and rural deployments Supports unlimited number of entry and exit points for zone and network enforcement Industry leading ANPR capture rates -significantly reduced distance between cameras Dual lane and dual direction enforcement with single camera - reduced cost of implementation Installed on existing street furniture - reduced street impact Trial sites go-live in London and Dorset Q Page 24

Pre-enforcement findings Public transport becomes a more attractive option when reliable 1 minute bus delay can cost up to 22 to operator and passengers High percentage of contraventions occur during

26 Pre-enforcement findings Public transport becomes a more attractive option when reliable 1 minute bus delay can cost up to 22 to operator and passengers High percentage of contraventions occur during rush hour Hardened carriers build daily penalty charge enforcement into their costs End of lane jumpers restrict bus passage through intersection 14 % of all trips are made on a bus 47% By private motor vehicle Page 26

London experience - Commenced 2002 Compliance improved 58% in the first 12 months Pedal cyclist usage of bus lanes increased by 80% Bus journey times improved by 33%

27 London experience - Commenced 2002 Compliance improved 58% in the first 12 months Pedal cyclist usage of bus lanes increased by 80% Bus journey times improved by 33% between within two years Number of accidents down by 12% Passenger time savings equated to 25m per annum Enforcement needs to be maintained to retain initial benefits Page 27

28 Bus lane enforcement Technologies Fixed Attended Approved CCTV Fixed Unattended Site Installed ANPR Mobile Attended CCTV or ANPR Car Mounted Transponder/Loop Operated Physical Barrier e.g. Rising Bollard Page 28

29 Why site installed ANPR? 24 hour implementation Efficiency in use Prevents missed contraventions arising from human fatigue Reliable high capture confidence Reduced reviewer intervention as a result of White list elimination Minimised reviewer intervention Simplified implementation of orders, lines and signs Reduced risk of challenge Page 29

30 Approved device certification and registration LaneHawk Outstation Installation Certificate Installation certificate completed between End Customer / Siemens and acknowledged by Secretary of State Page 30 Formal approval of LaneHawk by Vehicle Certification Agency

31 LaneHawk - System architecture, FireWire AIR GAP PARKING BACK OFFICE ANPR Outstation Controller DSL/ LAN Evidence Record and Control Unit ERCU Instation Review Centre Instation Integrates with existing back-office solutions, e.g. Chipside or Langdale Office Supplied by Siemens Mobility, Traffic Solutions Page 31

32 LaneHawk - Evidential record (ER) Each evidential record includes four key elements 1. Time lapsed AVI video 3. Text details Number plate Time/date System Identification ANPR rating 2. Plate image 4. Entire ANPR monochrome image Page 32

LaneHawk Fully automated Bus-Lane Enforcement System Highly efficient system for 24 hour enforcement using fixed ANPR and colour overview camera Fully approved by UK Department for Transport High

33 LaneHawk Fully automated Bus-Lane Enforcement System Highly efficient system for 24 hour enforcement using fixed ANPR and colour overview camera Fully approved by UK Department for Transport High level of return of investment and driver compliance through increased capture rate, reduced operating costs and minimal appeals Detection of contraventions for both receding and approaching traffic with single camera Includes permitted vehicle White List - reduced reviewer activity Multiple outstations link to back office for remote sending of violations for review and processing Integrates with customers existing parking back-office systems for processing tickets Page 33

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36 Latest PC SCOOT developments The majority of recent developments to PC SCOOT have been focussed around the parallel developments for UG405 PC SCOOT now includes full support for UG405 as well as the Siemens Outstation Support Server (OSS) Links between the OSS and PC SCOOT allow configuration data to be automatically updated to assist in the configuration of new UTMC OTUs This reduces the time and effort involved in configuration of new sites onto the SCOOT system as well as reducing the time required to replace a faulty or damaged site Other developments have been driven by customer requests as part of the ongoing enhancements in software support releases Page 36

37 SCOOT kernel updates SCOOT Steering Group has expanded with TfL joining the meetings and now contributing to the ongoing development of the SCOOT kernel Next major release of SCOOT is scheduled to Siemens in September 2010 This will naturally need integration into the SCOOT system before delivery and this will likely occupy a significant portion of ESS for 2010/11 Key features planned for the release are: Enhanced pedestrian optimisation varying invitation to cross period Enhanced cycle time optimisation improvements to cycle time optimisation under low flow conditions Consideration of additional data inputs into SCOOT Page 37

TC12 update TC12 data transmission equipment was originally designed circa 1991 and is becoming increasingly difficult to manufacture due to obsolete parts Several key components within the TC12 data

38 TC12 update TC12 data transmission equipment was originally designed circa 1991 and is becoming increasingly difficult to manufacture due to obsolete parts Several key components within the TC12 data transmission hardware are now on their last, last, last time buy of the component Current stocks of these components will not support the continued manufacture of TC12 for ever New Gemini OTU offers an equivalent solution to TC12 operating UTMC over a leased line using dedicated modems Current planning is that TC12 will no longer be manufactured after September 2010 in conjunction with the withdrawal of hardware support for the Alpha UTC computers by HP Page 38

Above ground detection for SCOOT and MOVA Advantages of loops Accurate Precise detection zone and position Immune to weather and lighting conditions Almost invisible when installed Can t easily be

39 Above ground detection for SCOOT and MOVA Advantages of loops Accurate Precise detection zone and position Immune to weather and lighting conditions Almost invisible when installed Can t easily be stolen Disadvantages of loops Difficult to install Vulnerable to damage Movement of the road surface Destruction when services are accessed Difficult to repair SCOOT and MOVA are the strategies of choice for many Traffic Managers Both require accurate data about traffic conditions Traditionally this is supplied by loops Loops have many advantages, but also some disadvantages Obvious solution is to use above ground solutions! Page 39

Immunity to adverse weather Small antenna size Minimal visual impact on-street

40 Benefits of 24Ghz radar Good target resolution Able to deliver repeatable detection zones Important if SCOOT and MOVA loops are to be emulated accurately. Immunity to adverse weather Small antenna size Minimal visual impact on-street Widespread acceptance of the frequency band Detector could be used worldwide with few limitations Page 40

41 Experiences in practice First tests based on ground truth principals at Poole test site Loop comparison Various traffic and weather conditions Initially only count and occupancy gathered in 5 minute bins Results looked very good Page 41

42 Experiences in practice Flow : Loop Versus Heimdall (20/5/09 to 29/5/09) Reference loop v Heimdall 1000 Loop 900 Heimdall :00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00 06:00 Vehicle Count Time Page 42

43 Experiences in practice First tests based on a ground truth approach at Poole test site Loop comparison Various traffic and weather conditions Initially only count and occupancy gathered in 5 minute bins Results looked good But its is easy to be fooled by simple graphs! Focusing on the variation between the loop and Heimdall seemed to show a different picture Page 43

44 Experiences in practice 25 Delta Flow (Percentage Variation) Between Loop and Difference between loop v Heimdall (Extract) Heimdall Delta (%) 15 % Variation :00 11:00 22:00 09:00 20:00 07:00 18:00 05:00 16:00 03:00 14:00 01:00 12:00 23:00 10:00 21:00 08:00 19:00 06:00 17:00 04:00 Time Page 44

45 Experiences in practice % V a ria tio n Delta Flow Difference (Percentage between Variation) loop v Heimdall Between (Extract) Loop and Heimdall Delta (%) 00:00 11:00 22:00 09:00 20:00 07:00 18:00 05:00 16:00 03:00 14:00 01:00 12:00 23:00 10:00 21:00 08:00 19:00 06:00 17:00 04:00 Time Biggest variation occurred at night few vehicles in the sample set Loop was found to be missing some fast moving motor cycles which Heimdall detected. Also the loop detected a number of vehicles driving close to the loop but in the opposite direction, Its easy to adjust Heimdall to avoid these vehicles Overall conclusion was that Heimdall count and occupancy performance looks good Page 45

46 Implications SCOOT SCOOT uses a measure of linear discounted occupancy to model queue build-up and dispersal (Link Profile Units - LPUs) The way a detector responds can significantly affect the LPU values that SCOOT calculates Typical detector sample 250ms data LPU value significantly lower Discounted occupancy Resulting LPU value = Count value high 13 Detector with poor turn-on response LPU value only slightly lower 250ms data (but likely not be consistent) 000 Discounted occupancy Resulting LPU value = Detector with poor hold characteristics Count value accurate 250ms data Discounted occupancy Resulting LPU value = Page 46

47 Implications SCOOT LPU on test site Initial Heimdall LPU performance was disappointing! Further refinement of the detection algorithm proved necessary Performance much improved as a result. Still produces a slight lower LPU value than the loop Heimdall detection zone about 10% smaller than the loop Would be accounted for during normal validation of the link LPU 350 Loop 300 Heimdall LPU : Loop LPU:- Versus Loop Heimdall v Heimdall (20/5/09 to 29/5/09) 00:00 06:45 13:30 20:15 03:00 09:45 16:30 23:15 06:00 12:45 19:30 02:15 09:00 15:45 22:30 05:15 12:00 18:45 01:30 09:15 16:00 22:45 05:30 12:15 19:00 01:45 08:30 15:15 22:00 Time Page 47

Summary The Heimdall detector provides good correlation to a loop Count accuracy is excellent SCOOT LPU values are a little lower than a standard loop but this can

48 Summary The Heimdall detector provides good correlation to a loop Count accuracy is excellent SCOOT LPU values are a little lower than a standard loop but this can be addressed during validation MOVA performance has also been shown to be acceptable A full report on the Heimdall trials is available from the Siemens website Page 48

Background to UG405 Traffic SCOOT signals systems have been successfully installed in Update many on locations SCOOT MC3 around the UK and overseas, effectively Benefits tackling of increasing

50 Background to UG405 Traffic SCOOT signals systems have been successfully installed in Update many on locations SCOOT MC3 around the UK and overseas, effectively Benefits tackling of increasing congestion levels supervisor of congestion Details of Service Pack 1 SCOOT has in the past been constrained by the need for accurate, timely data from detectors to effectively model the conditions on street SCOOT MC3 introduced several new features which allowed greater tolerance of communications latency Up until now, the application of this has been limited by the communications protocols available to OTUs on street Page 50

51 What is UG405? DfT project which originally looked at options for UTC system communications SCOOT partners (TRL, Siemens, Peek) became involved in 2004/05 in parallel with the development of SCOOT MC3 The original proposed UG405 light weight protocol was considered to be limited in application and contrary to some of the UTMC technologies which were being used Following reviews by the SCOOT manufacturers, a new, common protocol (UG405) was published in TS004:2008 New Siemens UTMC OTU implements UG405 Page 51 Key feature of UG405 Time stamped control and reply data Control data sent up to 4 seconds in advance of being needed on street Much greater tolerance to communication delays Trials being undertaken to confirm operation of UG405

52 UG405 trial sites Ferndown Dorset Site 15SC SCN J10121 Tesco Comms type SDSL (Nexcomm) - Initial trial Comms type Wireless (802.11g) Additional trial Surrey Site J13521 A321 Marshalls Rd / Laundry Lane Comms type ADSL Internet (Westermo providing VPN) Surrey Site J13911 Marshals Rd / Tesco Comms type Leased Line Modem (TC12 replacement) Perth Site Isla Rd / Strathmore Street Comms type Fibre Perth Site Dundee Rd / Queens Bridge Comms type Fibre Page 52

53 Initial results Ferndown trial site offers some interesting results as it provides a comparison of UG405 over wired (SDSL) and wireless (802.11g) UTMC OTU test configurations Original OTU (Simple MIB) Baseline performance New OTU (Simple MIB) New OTU (UG405) Results consider absolute transmission errors as well as those which cause the UTC system to isolate the intersection (OTU no reply) as a result of several missed replies Page 53 Gateway Tesco site

54 OTU no reply count - Ferndown Sum of Tx Errors Baseline simple MIB test started (Wired link) UG405 MIB test started (Wired link) Switched to simple MIB but reverted to UG405 after 24 hours due to number of errors (Wireless link) Simple MIB with re-tries (Wireless link UG405 MIB test re-started (Wireless link) UG405 MIB test started (Wireless link) /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/2009 Page 54 15SC SCN J10121 Tesco

55 Transmission error count Ferndown Sum of No Reply Baseline simple MIB test started (Wired link) UG405 MIB test started (Wired link) Switched to simple MIB but reverted to UG405 after 24 hours due to number of errors (Wireless link) UG405 MIB test started (Wireless link) Simple MIB with re-tries (Wireless link UG405 MIB test re-started (Wireless link) /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /07/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /09/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/ /10/2009 Page 55 15SC SCN J10121 Tesco

instation and on-site Many communication options Fibre, Wireless, Copper, DSL, TC12 lines

56 New UTMC OTU More than just UG405 All OTU functions accessible from the UTC instation Web page access to OTU Remote handset access to associated controller Consistent interface at instation and on-site Many communication options Fibre, Wireless, Copper, DSL, TC12 lines Outstation Support Server (OSS) Complete management of OTU configuration OTU firmware Page 56

from UTC manually or automatically Simultaneous communication with OTU and all MOVA

57 New UTMC OTU Integrated platform for MOVA MOVA fully integrated with UTC Supports 4 streams Full remote access via same IP connection as the OTU MOVA brought on line from UTC manually or automatically Simultaneous communication with OTU and all MOVA streams Uses familiar tools Full integration with Siemens controllers MOVA flags Page 57

58 New UTMC OTU System Architecture UTMC OTU UTC Control MOVA (4 Streams) Serial link to the controller Serving of web pages IP IP Network UTC Computer UTC / SCOOT UTC Data Prep MOVA control / MOVACOM Web presentation of OTU Controller remote handset OTU firmware management OTU Config management Web presentation of OTU Controller remote handset On Street Support Server (For PC SCOOT, can be the same server) Page 58

Whatever the signal, it s always green Effective traffic management with a strategic goal can significantly help in the reduction of carbon footprint Sustainable traffic

60 Whatever the signal, it s always green Effective traffic management with a strategic goal can significantly help in the reduction of carbon footprint Sustainable traffic solutions must consider all aspects of design, manufacture and installation Innovative solutions must be able to grow and adapt to changing requirements in the future Page 60

Comet modular traffic management system. Traffic Solutions

Comet modular traffic management system Traffic Solutions The scalable, modular design of the Comet system allows users to invest in a system initially addressing a particular need, whilst allowing future