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.