Dubai: New traffic signal control system to reduce congestion by 20%
This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced work on the next-generation traffic signal control system called UTC-UX Fusion.
According to a Dubai Media Office report, the new system incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and digital twin technologies.
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The upgraded system will be rolled out across all major intersections in Dubai, with project completion anticipated by the first half of 2026.
How does the UTC-UX Fusion system work?
The UTC-UX Fusion system dynamically adapts to real-time traffic changes by analysing data and making intelligent decisions to optimise signal timings.
It also supports future technologies and initiatives, such as Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS/V2X), which facilitate communication between smart vehicles and traffic signals to enhance traffic flow efficiency.
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This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes, improving traffic fluidity, and enhancing the overall mobility experience across Dubai.
Advantages of the system
The upgraded traffic signal system offers several advanced features, including predictive traffic analysis to dynamically optimise signal timings in anticipation of expected traffic movements, thereby enhancing overall traffic network efficiency.
It also incorporates digital twin technology, allowing signal adjustments to be simulated and their impact assessed before actual implementation, while also enabling priority-based traffic management.
Additionally, the system leverages data from future road sensors to further refine signal timings with greater efficiency.
“This project aligns with RTA’s vision as The World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility by improving journey time and reducing traffic congestion at intersections by 10% to 20%. It aims to enhance the travel experience for all road users, including motorists, public transport passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists, while also prioritising emergency vehicles and public transport,” Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, said.
