STREAMS

Transmax provides STREAMS: an enterprise Intelligent Transport System (ITS) that manages traffic operations on motorways and surface streets.

STREAMS is a fully integrated ITS combining software, hardware and data communications networks.  It includes:

• Motorway Management
• Traffic Signal Management
• Incident and Event Management
• Real-time Traveller Information

STREAMS Motorway Management System aims to reduce travel time and accident rates, prevent congestion and enhance traffic flow for motorists by providing:

Adaptive on-ramp metering Off-ramps integrated with traffic signals to prevent queuing onto motorways Automatic congestion notification via Variable Message Signs Integration with all motorway ITS equipment Variable Speed Limit and Lane Use Management

STREAMS Traffic Signal Management System reduces travel time and optimises traffic flow for motorists along routes by providing:

Adaptive cycle time, splits and offsets to suit current traffic conditions Traffic Signal Coordination and performance measurement Public transport vehicle priority and pre-emption for emergency vehicles Time of day and/or adaptive operational modes

STREAMS Incident and Event Management System assists in reducing the impact of incidents and faults by providing:

Automatic incident detection on motorways Verification and logging of incident details Creation and customisation of pre-defined automated response plans Management of construction site traffic and ITS equipment Management reports that facilitate the review of trends and performance, and lead to improved response

STREAMS Real-time Traveller Information System assists the general public to make informed travel choices in response to current traffic conditions by providing:

Accurate real-time information to drivers and public transport passengers Parking Guidance System which reports real-time car park space availability to motorists Passengers with accurate departure times at bus stops Multi-modal information using a variety of digital media including Variable Message Signs, SMS messages to mobile phones and Websites

STREAMS uses a modular architecture to combine these systems.  This provides flexibility and scalability when updating a STREAMS service, integrating alternative algorithms and/or incorporating new technology standards.  It also enables secure interfacing to existing systems and communication with a wide range of field equipment.