Real-time estimation of travel speed using urban traffic information system and CCTV

Abstract

Travel speed is an important parameter for measuring road traffic. Urban Traffic Information System (UTIS) was developed as a mobile detector for measuring link travel speeds in South Korea. UTIS is mainly a means of collecting enhanced roadway condition information and then broadcasting related traveler information and various alerts back to vehicles. The proposed wireless media is based on UTIS technology operating at 5.725∼5.825 GHz in South Korea. Under the UTIS concept, vehicles will be equipped with an UTIS radio, a highly accurate on-board positioning system, an appropriately configured on-board computer to facilitate communications, support various applications, and provide an interface for the driver. This equipment is collectively referred to as the On-Board Equipment (OBE). Vehicles communicate with Roadside Equipment (RSE), which is linked to the specialized UTIS network. RSEs and CCTVs are positioned at major signaled intersections and along major arterial roads. This study describes a model developed for estimating reliable and accurate average roadway link travel speeds using UTIS and CCTV. The algorithm estimates link travel times using a robust data-fusion procedure to provide accurate link travel speeds and traffic information to the public.