Adaptive traffic control
Adaptive traffic control aim to optimize traffic flow. Unlike statically programmed systems, they dynamically adjust to the current traffic situation. The result is an intelligent and responsive traffic management system that makes cities and communities safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.
In contrast to static signal systems, adaptive traffic control relies on real-time traffic data. This data is captured by the BMA TLC and communicated via the BMC to the traffic light controller.
Typical Use Cases:
Optimized Traffic Flow: Signal timings are dynamically adjusted to reduce waiting times and avoid congestion.
Smart Prioritization: The BMA TLC enables the classification and prioritization of specific road users — for example, cyclists, pedestrians, and e-scooter riders.
Simplified Infrastructure Maintenance: A BMA/BMC setup can replace several traditional induction loops. With no excavation work required, both installation effort and long-term maintenance costs are significantly reduced.
Products
The BMA TLC functions as a detector for adaptive traffic control.
Detects and classifies 12+1 traffic classes, including cars, trucks, buses, pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooters. (Full list)
Uses Region of Interest (ROI) or Crossing Line as event triggers.
Potential-free contacts on the BMC can be flexibly switched based on application-specific rules.
The BMC acts as the communication interface between the BMA TLC and the traffic light controller.
Supports up to 12 potential-free contact outputs and can connect up to 4 BMAs.
Installation
Please refer to the installation instructions for each product.
Configuration
The BMA TLC must be configured in the Control Center as follows:
Activate BMC as an I/O device
Under “Model & Event Triggers” apply the following settings:
Select Model: Traffic & Parking (Standard) (see model for details)
Add Region of Interest (ROI) or Crossing Line (see event trigger documentation for details)
Define rules for the ROI or Crossing Line and assign the appropriate BMC output
Example Configuration: Presence detection
In the example configuration, two ROIs were defined for presence detection at the stop bar and two more for the approach.
The potential-free contact 7 on the BMC is switched when the ROI named “7” is occupied.
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