INTERURBAN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, Switzerland, Uri and Ticino

With a length of 17 km the Gotthard Tunnel in the Swiss Alps is one of the longest tunnels in the world and an important transit route between northern and southern Europe. To avoid unnecessary congestion and serious accidents, SWARCO implemented a new traffic control system and carried out major improvements to the tunnel’s security system.

The vehicles are immediately directed to open lanes to enter the tunnel and are informed about possible tunnel closures due to unexpected incidents (e.g. accidents or CO² contamination):

• Central control software
• 2 super ordinate processor systems with web server
• 2 auxiliary processor systems as emergency control with separate communication and direct access to the road station
• 20 group data processors
• 82 substations for the control of approx. 500 signals and traffic lights
• 52 measurement cross-sections with induction loops and radar
• 7 height control installations

• Avoidance of convoys due to the drive-through regulation system
• The system can be controlled through special emergency checks even in case of a cable defect, equipment failure or a breakdown in the network structure
• Improved traffic flow and safety

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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 Variable Message Signs (VMS)

  Cutting-edge of optical quality for dynamic traffic management.

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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.

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  Traffic Counting

  Detection devices for traffic counting.