INTERURBAN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, Sweden, Stockholm

Independent from Stockholm’s new urban traffic control system, the city of Stockholm wants to further advance its interurban traffic control system to improve traffic flow and traffic safety and to reduce emissions on its motorways. Therefore, SWARCO is creating a complete motorway system based on the MTM-2 standard.

SWARCO’s system results in fewer accidents and better traffic flow. Local residents as well as road users will benefit through increased traffic safety and a significant reduction of local and global pollution. The complete system comprises:

• 360 MTM-2 outstations
• 1,090 lane matrix signals
• 1,100 queue-warning detectors
• 30 variable road sings
• 1,167 variable directions signs (prism signs)
• 160 tunnel information signs
• 6 tunnel closure signs
• 70 barriers
• 500 camera systems for detection of stopped vehicles

• Decrease of total number of accidents and persons injured
• Costs of road maintenance decreased
• Reduced emissions
• Quick lane closure in case of emergency possible
• Successful traffic monitoring to avoid congestion

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  Subsystems

  SWARCO deliver a variety of applications for highway traffic, such as AID, ramp metering, driver information, hard shoulder running among other systems for traffic management.

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  Dynamic & Static Signage

  SWARCO offers a complete range of active signage that increase roadway safety and efficiency, and help drivers make informed travel decisions.

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  Variable Speed Control System

  SWARCO's system is designed to maximize traffic flow and minimize the risk of accidents by automatically adjusting speed limits to suit the current traffic and weather conditions.

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  Vehicle Classification & Traffic Detection

  Effective traffic management and control requires reliable traffic detectors. SWARCO supplies a wide range of equipment for vehicle classification and detection on highways.

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  Highway & Tunnel Systems

  SWARCO provides complete highway and tunnel management systems, including integrated communication and interfaces to external or third-party equipment.