Adaptive Traffic Control System

Bringing Intelligence to Intersections

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 PHASE
A traffic phase is defined as the green, change, and clearance
intervals in a cycle assigned to specified movement(s) of traffic.
TRAFFIC DOMAIN
STAGE
A series of non-conflicting phases which run together.
CYCLE
A cycle is defined as the total time to complete one sequence of
signalization for all movements at an intersection.
OFFSET
The difference between the GREEN initiation times at two adjacent
intersection.
EFFECTIVE GREEN TIME
Actual time available for the vehicles to cross the intersection.

DEGREE OF SATURATION (DoS)

The DoS of an intersection is a measure of how much demand it is
experiencing compared to its total capacity.
TRAFFIC DOMAIN
Traditional Signal System

Signal timings derived from the statistical data

Duration and order of all green phases are fixed

Cannot respond to real-time demand

Requires frequent re-configurations and updates

Challenges in INDIA

Low level of lane discipline

High mix of traffic

Lack of local expertise

Poor junction geometry

Lack of expertise

Power and Network connectivity interruptions

Solution

Adaptive Traffic Control System

A solution for a smooth and safer journeys
 Adaptive Traffic Control System adapts to real time
What is ATCS ? traffic patterns to optimize the traffic flow by
dynamically change the green split timings.

3 1

Change Detectors
timings if monitors
needed traffic

Algorithms
compares to
current plan
ATCS

An ATCS uses Advanced Machine Learning algorithms that adjust

❖ Cycle length
❖ Phase sequence to

Minimize delays Reduce the number of stops Decrease the travel time
OBJECTIVES

Reduce Accident Rates Increase Travel Speeds Reduce Stops, Delays &
Queues

Increase Operational Real Time Information Create a platform for sharing

Efficiency management traffic to other systems
 Where frequent and unpredictable
Where is changes of demand, events, weather
ATCS most effective? situations, etc., creates unexpected
fluctuations in the system

ATCS does not necessarily Where unpredictable traffic changes

results in delays or stops that cannot
solve the capacity problems be addressed by conventional signal
of over saturated corridors. timing.
Adaptive Traffic Control System
Bringing Intelligence to Intersections

Completely Designed for Indian Traffic Conditions

Employs advanced Machine Learning Algorithms

Traffic data from junctions is consolidated in a central traffic system

Dynamically adapts to changing traffic conditions

Junction green-green synchronization

2. LED Signal Lamps 6. Web Interface
7. Adaptive Algorithm
8. Real-time Reports
9. ML based forecasting
10. API Services

4. Master Controller
5. Edge Application

3. Countdown Timer

1. Vehicle detector
 ATCS Controller

Control Logic & Split Serial Wired / Wireless

Optimization
Switching Logic Slave Controllers

Vehicle Detectors Signal Aspects

Communication Interface

Vehicle data, Stage timing, Saturation etc. Ethernet / GPRS

Configured Data
[Routes, Scheduled Timings, Offset Calculation
One-ways, Preferences etc.]

Route/Corridor Selection
KPIs calculation for
intersection, approach &
corridor
New Timings Calculation
Critical Cycle Time & New
Configured Data
Phase Time Calculation
[min/max phase length, Cycle
lengths, Pedestrian timings]

Current Signal Timings Cycle & Split Calculation

ATCS Algorithm
 Traffic Intersection

Saturation Flowrate Vehicle data, Stage timing, Saturation etc.

Vehicle Detection
Calculation
Machine Learning Algorithm
Way Volume Calculation Stage Optimization /
Performance Index
Phase Sequence Learning Data
Online Split Optimization
Information
Switching Logic
New timings & Preferences

Timings Translation Machine Learning Algorithm

Preferences & Observations Traffic Forecasting

Group Cycle Length

Weights & Bias Offset Optimization KPIs calculation
Calculation

Vehicle Data, Events, KPIs, Forecasting Data

Integration APIs

Web interface Central Server

 Mode of Operation
Fixed Time (Pre-timed)
Vehicle Actuation with All
stages Pre-emption
Semi-Actuation
Vehicle Actuation with Fixed
Cycle Length
Adaptive Traffic Control
Manual (Power Down – Blank,
Amber Blinker, Green corridor
and Police Hurry Call)
Transit Signal Priority for
Passenger Buses / Emergency
vehicles
Stage timings execution Vehicle Detectors Input Pre-emption Cycle Time
As per site specific time-table. Ignored Not made on any stage Constant
For all demand actuated
As per demand from vehicle detectors Yes Variable
stages
As per demand from vehicle detectors for
For all demand actuated
vehicle actuated stages. Remaining stages Yes Variable
stages
execute maximum green time configured.
For all demand actuated
As per demand from vehicle detectors Yes stages except for priority Constant
stage
As per demand from vehicle detectors for For all demand actuated
the stage and cycle time computed by Yes stages except for priority Variable
central algorithm stage
As per setting, only one defined stage Ignored Not made on any stage Constant
As per setting, only one defined stage
Ignored Not made on any stage Constant
 Powered UP

cameras.connected = 0

central.connect = true
Fixed Mode
&
(For 2 cycles)
cameras.connected = cameras.config.count

cameras.connected > 0
cameras.connected = 0 .and.
< cameras.config.count manual.control = true
.or.
Semi
vehicle.priority = true
Actuated
Mode

central.connect = false cameras.connected > 0 Manual

.and. .and. cameras.connected = cameras.config.count cameras.connected = 0 /Priority
(cameras.connected > 0 < cameras.config.count Mode
.and.
< cameras.config.count) Vehicle
Actuated
Mode
manual.control = false
central.connect = false .and.
.and. vehicle.priority = false
central.connect = true
cameras.connected = cameras.config.count .or.
timeout.event = true
ATCS
Mode

central.connect = true
.and.
cameras.connected = cameras.config.count
 10 9
API ML based
Services Forecasting
ATCS ELEMENTS
7
Adaptive
Algorithm
5 4
Master Edge
Controller Application
3 8
Countdown Real-time
timers reports
2 6
LED signal Web
lamps Interface
1
Vehicle
Detectors
 ATCS
MASTER CONTROLLER

Inputs derived from Cameras/Sensors/Radar will allow the ATCS Controller to

adaptively adjust the junction timing pattern and communicate the same to the

next junction and the control room.

VEHICLE DETECTORS

Detects traffic flow, headway, average speed, occupancy and queue

length by using in-built advanced machine learning algorithms.
Cover up-to 1-3 lanes at a time and has 90% detection accuracy

Any adaptive traffic control system relies upon good detection of the current conditions in real-
time in order to allow a quick and effective response to any changes in the current traffic situation.
LED SIGNAL LAMPS

EN 12368 Compliant

Premium quality LEDs

10+ years working life

Designed as per Indian Conditions

COUNTDOWN TIMERS

EN 12966 Compliant

Signal time indications to road commuters

10+ years working life

Designed as per Indian Conditions

ADAPTIVE ALGORITHM

The well advanced ATCS algorithm fulfil the ATCS main objectives
based on Indian traffic conditions. ATCS algorithm determines
optimized red-green phases of traffic signals in order to achieve
junctions green-green synchronization.
 Process Vehicle detector data

Capture and store all signalling events

ATCS
Able to run junction in VA/Fixed modes when networks fails
EDGE APPLICATION
Auto data backup & recovery mechanism

In built edge computing capabilities

Offers a high-level framework which provides a single access

point for all the component systems and support for the whole
life cycle of a system: implementation, operation, updating and
planning.
 Core traffic management application in ATCS

Secure user level based authentication

ATCS Centrally monitor/control/configure junctions from one place
WEB INTERFACE
Interactive UI to use any novice user without prior domain knowledge

Inbuilt monitor, control, reports modules

Intelligent Web browser-based access, requiring no local setup on

the control centre with hierarchy based secured login to operators
and city managers for their dynamic and strategic planning in real
time.
 Live monitoring for quick insights & decisions

ATCS
WEB INTERFACE
Junction mimic screen
Junction Configuration
Junction Configuration
Signal Configuration
Day plans Configuration
Green Corridor Feature
REAL-TIME & HISTORICAL
ADAPTIVE REPORTS

Exceptionally flexible and user-friendly graphical interface which

is also multilingual. The clear graphics allow rapid and intuitive
interpretation of the real-time status of the network.
KPI Reports – Time space Diagram
MACHINE LEARNING BASED
TRAFFIC FORECASTING

ATCS uses machine learning algorithms to analyse real-time traffic

data to determine signal timings that are optimal for existing
traffic conditions along the corridors.
 Predictive analytics for prescriptive maintenance

MACHINE LEARNING BASED

TRAFFIC FORECASTING
 High quality data set

Get quick junctions signal & health events in JSON with simple API call

Various data formats for heterogenous utilisation like RLVD, VMS info etc.,
API SERVICES
Get live traffic situations to display at Information sign boards

Quick alerts with faster response

This gives all applications access to high quality data, which is

available to operators and city managers for their strategic
planning. The DBs themselves remain independent in order to
keep the system open and flexible.
BENEFITS

Bus priority compensation and emergency vehicle pre-emption.

Integration to share the predicted forecasts to different dissemination
systems.
Suggestions to future infra requirements based on the real time traffic
density.
Power saving by regulating the intensity based on ambient light
sensor.
 Standard Models Comparison

SCOOT SCATS efftronics ATCS

Upstream detection Downstream detection Downstream detection
Centralized system Distributed system Distributed system
Fixed traffic region Adjustable region Adjustable region
Fallback - fixed Fallback - VA Fallback - VA
Model based [Time generated] Algorithmic [Plan selection] Algorithmic [Time generated]
lacks user-friendly interface
user-friendly interface features to
User Interface was little bit complex features to support day-to-day
support day-to-day operation
operation
Doesn’t make real-time
Does not have the predictive
adjustments as traffic volume Has predictive capability
capability
changes
Limited scalability Limited scalability High scalability

Not fit for developing nations Not fit for developing nations Designed for developing nations

SCOOT - Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique

SCATS - Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System
 Gandhinagar Smart City
Gujarat, INDIA

CASE STUDY
Gandhinagar Smart City, India’s first smart city, and the second planned
city after Chandigarh. Efftronics ATCS played a major role in solving the
most vulnerable traffic problems and leads to the Vision of the city of
being an equitable urban centre that provides a high quality of life to all its
citizens.

20-40% 10-20%
Reduce travel times by Reduce Number of stops

12-20%
in a corridor by
more friendly to
Less waiting time
15-30% environment
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