Traffic and Environmental Sensors

Darmstadt is a growing city with many commuters and a high level of traffic during rush hour. Intelligent traffic sensors and guidance systems make it possible to control traffic volumes in a more targeted and ecologically sound manner.

The Traffic and Environmental Sensors project uses intelligent traffic sensors and guidance systems to control traffic volumes in a more targeted manner, thus ensuring that traffic flows more smoothly. Sensors detect the vehicle types and average speeds of passing vehicles, which can then be guided through traffic control measures. This pioneering technology saves time for all road users and makes it possible to minimise pollutants in urban areas. The real-time urban traffic computer can integrate this traffic data as well as environmental data collected via its own sensor network into future control concepts. Provided as open data, the collected data is used, for example, for the scientific research work of technical universities and start-ups.