Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has selected Fusion, Yunex Traffic’s multimodal adaptive traffic control solution, to manage traffic across the region.
Fusion will seek to improve network efficiency and deliver a wide range of traffic management benefits including automated incident detection and alerts, improved bus service reliability, and reduced delays, congestion and emissions.
Using a range of modern data sources, Fusion continuously monitors traffic and develops accurate indicators of congestion and traffic disruption, ensuring traffic management decisions and target outcomes for all road users are policy driven.
Digital transport programme delivery manager at Tees Valley Combined Authority, Andrea Reacroft, said: “Building on our investment in digital twin technology earlier this year with Yunex Traffic and Aimsun for our bus prioritisation solution within Tees Valley, we are pleased to announce the introduction of FUSION as the next generation adaptive control solution for traffic signal control.
“As part of our innovative Digital Transport Strategy, Fusion will see benefits across Tees Valley as seen from Transport for London as an early adopter of the solution.
“Our aim is to improve journey times for all modes of transport, reducing congestion and improving air quality.”
Yunex’s Fusion software seeks to optimise traffic signal timings more efficiently to ensure active travel modes and cleaner air outcomes are prioritised.
The company aims for the system to be easy to operate and reconfigure, enabling traffic managers to effectively manage and balance the often-competing demands of cars, HGVs, buses, taxis, pedestrians and cyclists.
Managing director of Yunex Traffic in the UK, Wilke Reints, said: “As our latest client and the first combined authority to select FUSION, TVCA has chosen the system due to its ability to enhance network performance without the disruption caused by extensive infrastructure schemes.
“By leveraging its advanced adaptive control technology, the authority will be able to optimise traffic flow and enhance the local environment, making walking and cycling easier and safer, all in line with its active travel policies.”
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