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Description
SCOOT operates as an advanced proactive system that modifies traffic signal settings in real-time to accommodate vehicles approaching intersections. In contrast, alternative systems rely on data from departing traffic, which results in timing changes that are often implemented too late to achieve optimal effectiveness. At the core of SCOOT lies an online traffic simulation model that evaluates a variety of potential timing adjustments in real-time, selecting the most efficient option. Other systems typically make modifications based on set parameter thresholds, such as traffic volumes or the number of arrivals on green, which restricts them to a single potential adjustment without prior effectiveness testing. SCOOT, on the other hand, consistently optimizes cycle length, splits, and offsets with each cycle by executing small, controlled modifications. Many alternative systems opt for larger adjustments on a much longer schedule, sometimes up to every 10 minutes, and some do not even optimize cycle length at all. Consequently, these other systems are significantly less adept at responding to the rapidly fluctuating conditions of traffic. This responsiveness makes SCOOT particularly advantageous in urban environments with dynamic traffic patterns.
Description
Scout ATC software stands out as the leading traffic signal management solution from Cubic Transportation Systems. Upgrade your 2070 and 980 ATC controllers with Scout, a contemporary software designed to tackle the growing intricacies of traffic operations and signalized intersections by providing enhanced features such as additional phases, rings, logic statements, detectors, and output channels. This innovative software is fully equipped to accommodate the latest tools and functionalities favored by traffic engineers and technicians, including SynchroGreen Real-time Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Technology and advancements in connected and automated vehicle technology. With capabilities that allow for 253 patterns, actions, and splits and cycle lengths reaching up to 999 seconds, Scout also supports up to 64 plans and 48 events. It enables communication with as many as 15 other controllers via an IP network, facilitating the reading of remote inputs and the management of remote outputs. Additionally, Scout ATC software features advanced algorithms for transit signal priority, optimizing operational efficiency for non-transit phases ahead of the arrival of a transit vehicle while ensuring smoother traffic flow overall. This comprehensive approach to traffic management makes Scout an indispensable tool for modern urban infrastructure.
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Deployment
Web-Based
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Online Support
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Vendor Details
Company Name
Siemens
Founded
1989
Country
Germany
Website
www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/road/traffic-management/scoot-adaptive-traffic-control.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cubic | Trafficware
Founded
1978
Country
United States
Website
www.trafficware.com/scout.html