Traffic Management Centre Site Tour

This event is now FULLY BOOKED
This site visit will show participants that the Adelaide traffic system is not driven by a magical black box but by one of the most sophisticated traffic signal systems in the world, and is responsible for the smooth flow of traffic.

Traffic management systems are a complex network of computer, video and communication technology that allows operators to monitor and control traffic flow, and quickly respond to incidents and alarms 24 hours a day. The sophisticated advanced data gathering system, includes SCATS, CCTV and other systems.

To find out more about the Traffic Management Centre and what all these acronyms mean join us on one of the visits.

The tour includes:
- An overview of the automated traffic signsystem, which coordinates the traffic signals across Adelaide. This system eases congestion and improves traffic flow across the city.
- Demonstrations – including how the signals can be accessed remotely to control situations such as congestion, major events and emergencies.
- An overview of the systems in the Heysen Tunnels, the reversible Southern Expressway and the Port River Expressway bridges.
- Viewing real time images from cameras throughout Adelaide and along the freeways and expressways.