WHY YOU NEED SCOOT
Traffic congestion is an ever increasing problem in towns and cities around the world and local government authorities must continually work to maximise the efficiency of their highway networks whilst minimising any disruptions caused by incidents and events.
Modern traffic signal control provides an important tool in the traffic manager's toolbox for managing the highway network and SCOOT is the world leading adaptive signal control system that responds automatically to fluctuations in traffic flow through the use of vehicle detectors. Many benefits are obtained from the installation of an effective Urban Traffic Control system utilising SCOOT, both reducing congestion and maximising efficiency which in turn is beneficial to the local environment and economy.
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Modern traffic management and control systems must account for all methods of transport in our urban areas and SCOOT provides effective priority for public transport without disadvantaging the normal traffic, providing an effective alternative by allowing public transport vehicles to adhere to their schedule and hence provide a credible alternative mode of travel.
SCOOT has been deployed in over 200 towns and cities in over 14 countries around the world and has delivered proven benefits in reduced congestion and delay. These have been demonstrated several times with detailed studies highlighting the effectiveness of SCOOT urban traffic control as a tool for management of traffic and congestion.
