The functions of the Traffic Management Centre

What functions are performed by the Traffic Management Centre?

The goal of the Traffic Management Centre is efficient traffic management and increased safety of traffic in Vilnius City. The Traffic Management Centre of Vilnius, located in Tilto Street, has all the equipment required for smooth operation of the sub-systems of a centralized traffic management system. The brain of the centralized traffic management system is a modern server room, which contains the equipment dedicated to the processing of data received from the transport sensors and to the implementation of the main traffic management algorithm. The servers store the information about all the junctions’ signal programs, schemes, and traffic optimization and planning parameters. This helps to ensure smooth management of traffic flows and efficient operation of traffic lights and to respond promptly to malfunctions and unusual traffic situations.

Video surveillance system

The traffic management system consists of video surveillance cameras, servers, software, and video surveillance devices (monitors).

Traffic management methods

All signal-controlled junctions in Vilnius City are managed adaptively (in accordance with the current transport flows) in order to use the time in the junctions as efficiently as possible and to ensure that the traffic flow capacity is as high as possible.

Traffic sensors

Traffic sensors detect (count) the road users that are moving in the signal-controlled junction or pedestrian crossing. They are necessary for the assurance of the adaptive operation of the junction.

Devices for the detection of road traffic violations

The system of devices for the detection of road traffic violations is a disciplinary measure against drivers who commit violations. Three types of violations of Road Traffic Rules are detected.

Driver information LED boards

The system of driver information LED boards is a group of electronic information screens (variable message signs, VMS) placed in strategically significant locations of the city.