Data-driven traffic management for bikes and steam train in Apeldoorn
Traffic optimization though the smart use of data and technology is possible for smaller towns too. In Apeldoorn, MobiMaestro has become an important instrument for traffic and fault management. In addition, the municipality is realizing
creative, multimodal solutions using data-driven traffic management. Even the vintage steam train between Apeldoorn and Dieren is benefiting!
Longer green time for bikes when it rains
When it rains, cyclists in Apeldoorn have green time for longer at traffic lights. The traffic lights’ bike-friendly behavior is a form of data-driven traffic management; the traffic management platform MobiMaestro’s METEO module uses KNMI-provided precipitation data for this feature. If rain has been forecast, green time for bikes in Apeldoorn is adjusted according to automated scenarios.
Wireless level crossing for steam train
Thanks to MobiMaestro’s flexibility and open interfaces, users of the platform can in principle deploy any data source. The municipality of Apeldoorn installed sensors on the rail track used by the Veluwse Stoomtrein Maatschappij (Veluwe Steam Train Company) and linked them up to MobiMaestro. As a result, this well-known tourist attraction has automatic, wireless control of the level crossing.
Sharing data with the National Road Traffic Data Portal
The traffic sensors and iTLCs in Apeldoorn generate valuable data, which could also be of interest to other traffic managers. This is why Apeldoorn shares its traffic data with the National Road Traffic Data Portal (NDW) through MobiMaestro. Traffic managers and other interested parties can use the NDW data as they require. This also means data-driven traffic management can rapidly develop further.
