The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has won ‘IRF Global Road Achievement Award (GRAA)’ in the category of “Traffic Management and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)” for its “Mobile Traffic Management Centre”.
This marks a key step forward in developing and enhancing smart solutions to ensure the comfort and safety of people in Abu Dhabi. It also accelerates the transition towards a future with safer and more efficient transportation management systems.
Abu Dhabi Mobility introduced “Mobile Traffic Management Centre” in November 2023, aimed at offering innovative systems for optimizing road traffic management during major events, special occasions, and emergencies. The Mobile TMC allows for a quick response to traffic jams, reducing congestion and ensuring smooth traffic movement.
Leveraging the latest technologies, this pioneering mobile unit monitors and manage traffic on the roads of Abu Dhabi. The project integrates cutting-edge technologies such as AI, remote sensing, and geomatics (GIS), managing a network of 645 traffic signals and 1,665 surveillance cameras for real-time monitoring and analysis.
The Mobile TMC’s play a key role in traffic management, particularly during major events, as it brings together decision-makers from diverse authorities to enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. Some key events managed by the Mobile TMC are: the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, UAE National Day Celebration, DRIFTX, Abu Dhabi Mobility Week, and other major happenings held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC).
Additionally, the Mobile TMC facilitates multi-agency coordination at incident or event sites, making decision-making and response faster and more effective.
The award highlights Abu Dhabi Mobility’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies to enhance road safety and mobility. This achievement also emphasizes Abu Dhabi’s leadership in smart transportation solutions, aligning with Abu Dhabi Mobility vision of achieving sustainable and efficient urban mobility.
Furthermore, the partnership between Abu Dhabi Mobility and the International Road Federation has enabled the sharing of expertise and adoption of best practices to drive innovation in road and transport systems globally.
