URBAN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, Sweden, Stockholm

The City of Stockholm – like many other big European cities – suffers from high traffic volumes leading to daily congestions within the city and its suburbs. Even though the city introduced the “Stockholm congestion tax” in 2007, further improvements to a better traffic flow, traffic safety and reduction of emissions within the city were needed.

The contract between SWARCO and the City of Stockholm consists of technical assistance work, maintenance, prevention maintenance and repair and installation of traffic control equipment for the City of Stockholm. It also includes operation and maintenance for:

• More than 500 traffic signal installations and barriers
• 6,600 inductive detectors
• 120 microwave detectors
• 2 variable message signs (VMS)
• 9 bicycle air-pumps
• 42 surveillance cameras
• OmniVue monitoring system for more than 300 intersections

• Reduced number of accidents
• Significant positive effect on the environment
• Increases safety for drivers and pedestrians
• Less fuel consumption and fewer energy costs for the local public sector

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  ITS - the total traffic solution with OMNIA

  The latest intelligent transport systems (ITS) technology for leading-edge mobility solutions

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  LED Traffic Lights

  SWARCO is the leading global player in the field of LED traffic signals.

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  LED Variable Message Signs (VMS)

  Cutting-edge of optical quality for dynamic traffic management.

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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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  Gates, Barriers & Parking

  Various detectors for gates, barriers and parking solutions.

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  ITC Traffic Controllers

  When you choose a SWARCO controller, you get a reliable solution.