Designing a Congestion Pricing System with the Help of the Intelligent Transportation Based on the Internets of Things

With the traffic congestion in Beijing further expanding, the traffic situation is suffering the same problem nationwide. Despite introducing multiple measures to reduce congestion, including limiting car purchases and raising parking fees, the problem has not eased. The introduction of the Intelligent Transportation systems can help to contain the expansion of traffic congestion. Intelligent Transportation systems provide traffic management authorities with the most up-to-date information about the traffic situation. This paper first clarifies the traffic congestion severity of the study area in Beijing, and then analyzes the congestion pricing models in China, Singapore, London and Stockholm respectively, and points out that China's congestion pricing is still in the demonstration stage. Then, from the perspective of technical analysis and charging patterns, this paper compares the operation methods of the four major types of toll collection systems used in the above regions. Based on the large area and population of Beijing and the numerous vehicles, the combination of The ETC-based Multi-Lane Free Flow System and Vehicle License Plate Recognition (VLPR)should be used. Then, this paper gives the general framework of the congestion pricing system, and clarifies its charging collection method, charging area, charging period and charging objective. Finally, considering the reliability, stability, anti-interference, compatibility and expansion capabilities of the system, this paper considers TS3203 / 10B system of the Swedish manufacturer Combitech AS to be the most suitable.