Bangalore Traffic Police B-Trac

BANGALORE TRAFFIC POLICE

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN BANGALORE CITY.

Traffic Scenario

1. Phenomenal growth in vehicular traffic ,

2. Traffic congestion and bottlenecks,

3. Road accidents leading to deaths and traumatic injuries,

4. Air and noise pollution,

5. Crumbling transport infrastructure,

6. Poor enforcement of rules and regulations.

BANGALORE CITY IS EXPERIENCING:

Poor enforcement of traffic rules

Traffic Scenario in Bangalore City

Vehicle Population - Breakup

Vehicle wise Cases Booked

What is BTRAC 2010?

Bangalore Traffic Improvement Project

B-TRAC 2010 is the ‘first of its kind’ project in the country to

address the issues of traffic congestion, safety etc by utilizing

the latest traffic management technologies and techniques,

which are appropriate to our context. This will give the much-

needed scope for larger infrastructure projects to be planned

and implemented for improving the transportation system in

Bangalore city .

B-TRAC

Components of BTRAC(Bangalore Traffic Improvement Project)

• Junction Improvement• Intelligent Transport System• Surveillance & Enforcement Cameras• Erecting of Road Signage• Painting of Roads• Education & Creating Awareness to Publics.

• Junction Improvements

The capacity of Junctions to be improved by making bell shapes,

channelising islands, proper markings, and proper geometrics.

BTRAC 2010 – Ongoing initiative Components of BTRAC

1.Linked to TMC2.Different Time cycles for each Junction;

separate for Saturday/ Sunday3.LED Lamp heads4.Direction Boards5.Disable friendly- auditory signal during

exclusive pedestrian crossing time6.Solar panels for power supply7.Single agency for maintenance8.ICMS-automatic call logging for lamp failure/

power failure detection

Up-gradation/ New Traffic Signal - 330 locationsComponents of BTRAC

Traffic Surveillance Camera – 179 Nos

Surveillance Camera collects real time video from the specified locations by using Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) dome camera system and transmits the image to the Traffic Control Center through an IP network.

Components of BTRAC

Traffic Enforcement Camera - 5 Nos

Enforcement Systems captures over-speed violations and transmits to the TMC

Components of BTRAC

Variable Message Signs (VMS) -20 Nos

Advice Road Users about:

• Road Incidents• Diversion• Speed Restriction• Safety Messages• RF connectivity to TMC

Components of BTRAC

Standardization of Sign boards – 30000

Road side traffic sign boards help in regulating traffic by imparting guidance to the road users

No advertisement / sponsorship

Components of BTRAC

Road Markings – 1,12,500 Sq.mtrsReflective thermoplastic road markings are used as a means of controlling and guiding mechanism of traffic for smooth flow along the guided paths of travel

Over head Signage – 450 locationsHighlights

Installation of over head sign boards for guidance of road users.

Components of BTRAC

Street FurnitureFlexible cones with reflectilane dividers and reflectivity ensures more visibility ve tapes are used as during night times.

Cat eyes – 39,250 Nos. HighlightsThe cat’s is a reflective safety device used in road construction and is a pavement marker

Components of BTRAC

Interim Traffic Management Centre @ Ashoknagar

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) is the hub of a transportation management system, where information about the transportation network is collected and combined with other operational and control data to manage the transportation network and to produce traveler information. It will integrate following: • Traffic signals – Receiving real time information/data • Surveillance camera – Beaming live images from surveillance camera Enforcement camera - Recording and beaming traffic violation data • Wireless traffic control rooms – 2 way communication between the field staff and TMC to manage the traffic effectively on real time basis• VMS to give real time traffic information to public –Live relay from TMC

• IVRS and Traffic helpline

Components of BTRAC

Functions: Traffic Monitoring: Video

– Use of high end cameras PTZ video cameras at junctions, controlled and managed from TMC.

– GUI based command & control system.

IT enabled monitoring and information collection


Functions: Capturing Violation: Video

• Single interface for viewing and capturing violations.



Video Clips - Accidents caught on camera

Gharebhavipalya Junction - Hosur Road


Video Clips - Accidents caught on camera

Bashyam Circle - Sadashivanagar


GPS based monitoring using BMTC Buses


Traffic Scan - Use of Mobile density to measure congestion


Manual Information System i.e., Wireless System

•2 way communication between the field staff and TMC to manage the traffic effectively on real time basis


Graphical representations

Graphical representations of functional

statistics

Capability to modify various parameters

of traffic signals including signal timings

Capability to review signal performance

using logs sent to TMC

Intelligent transportation systems and interventions

Junctions Timing Data

1.The junction timings are available on website for road users.

2.Road users can plan their journey by referring the junction cycle timing.

Intelligent transportation systems and interventions

Solar Powered Traffic Signal Light

A case study by BEL for a 4-Road Junction Operating

14 hrs per day

Sl.No ParameterConventional

Signal

Solar

Powered LED

signal

A Energy Consumption

1 Electrical Load 2150 Watts* 150 Watts

2 Energy Consumption/day (operation -14 Hrs & Blink Mode - 10 Hrs (50%)

40.84KWhrs 2.85 KWhrs

B Operational Cost (Standalone )

1 Energy Costs / Year (@ Rs.4/unit) Rs.59000 NIL

2 Maintenance Cost / Year Rs2000 Rs.1200

3

Battery replacement / Year ( Amortized over 5 years )

NIL Rs 3400

TOTAL Rs 61000 Rs.4600

4 Savings per Year NIL Rs. 56400

5 Savings for 330 Junctions (330x0.564) Nil Rs.1,86,00,000

Solar Powered Traffic Signal Light – Case Study

Year No. Of Signals Cost for conventional Power

(INR)

Paid Amount to BESCOM (INR)

Saved Amount (INR)

2010 330 18,600,000 1,610,000 16,990,000

2011 342 19,288,800 1,958,000 17,330,800

Solar Powered Traffic Signal Light - Benefits

Solar Powered Traffic Signal Light

Battery backup panel Signal Control Panel

Back End Connectivity– 330 locations

Back end connectivity transfers online field information to the automation centre (TMC) from Traffic Signals, Surveillance Cameras and Enforcement Cameras locations

Functions: Incident Integrated Complaint Monitoring System (ICMS)Network Monitoring System (NMS)

– Separate mechanism for automated monitoring of the IT systems.

– Live charts and dashboards projecting the current health report of all equipments.

– System generated SMS based communication with field engineers.


IT enabled monitoring – Integration Complaint Monitoring System (ICMS) Tool

MIS ReportManagement Information System

IT enabled monitoring - MIS

IT enabled enforcements – Automation center fine collection report

Traffic dissemination system

Traffic dissemination system - VMS

Traffic dissemination system – Parking Information

Traffic dissemination system – FM Channel

Traffic dissemination system – SMS Alerts

Advantages:• Transparency and objectivity • Cases booked are stored in the server and repeat offenders can be identified • For those who can not pay spot fines notices are issued and the details are put up on the servers• Registration database from transport department linked up to Automated Enforcement Centre

Blackberry600 Blackberries and Bluetooth printers to Traffic Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors

IT enabled enforcements

Enforcement Automation System

• State of Art Technology• Simple and User friendly Application

interface• Application hosting at Secured State

Data Center operated by E-Governance• Ruggedised Handset and Printer (Drop

Resistant)• GSM/GPRS/EDGE based Solution with

Online, Offline with automatic data upload


• On the spot E-Challan for traffic violations • Tracks Previous Offences and Pending Cases• Provides Electronic receipts for fine collection and issue notice• Real-time and Online Collection reports Station wise and Police Officer Wise• Application System Supports Online and Offline Mode

IT enabled enforcementsSpot Fine old and new receipt

System Flow

• Identify Offence

• Stop and Verify the Offender

• Check for previous offences

• Collection fine or Issue Notice


Enforcement Camera: Speed

– Use of high resolution automated still cameras at junctions, controlled and managed from TMC.

– Captures and transmits speed violations.

– GUI based command & control system.


IT enabled enforcements – Enforcement Camera Application

IT enabled enforcements – Speed violation entry

IT enabled enforcements – Automation application

IT enabled enforcements – Notice Printing

Notice u/s 133 MV Act

1989

IT enabled enforcements - Notice Image proof on web site

Notices Generated

• The remote traffic monitoring done from TMC helps in nabbing offenders in unmanned junctions.

IT enabled enforcements – Graph

IT enabled enforcements - Interceptor

Mobile system for ensuring enforcement

Equipped with laser speed gun and roof mounted camera

Alco meters for catching drunken drivers

09 Interceptors moving across the city

Public Interface – Web site

Public Interface – Web site – Search & pay fine online

Public Interface – Citizen center BangaloreOne

LIVE TRAFFIC SCAN ON WEBSITE

Public Interface – Live Traffic Scan

Public Interface – IVRS Complaints

Public Interface – Auto Complaints

Public Interface - facebook

IMPACT OF THE PROJECT

1. LESS FATAL ACCIDENTS COMPARE TO THE INCREASING No. OF VEHICLES.

2. LESS INJURIES COMPARE TO THE INCREASING No. OF VEHICLES.

3. SOCIAL WAY OF COLLECTING FINE/EASY PAYMENTS THROUGH ONLINE/BANGALORE ONE/ANY TRAFFIC POLICE STATIONS.

4. INCREASE IN ENFORCEMENT & FINE AMOUNT.

Centre: Upcoming TMC

– Larger Capacity.– Big video wall for

greater surveillance.– [More figures to be

added]