An information strategy for the traffic control-chain

Abstract

This article presents the results of the chain analysis of the traffic control chain according to the method of Chain-computerisation. The traffic control chain co-operation aims at maintaining car mobility with minimal delay. Car mobility is threatened by disruptions of traffic flows that are caused by incidents on the road. A chain information system could possibly be a solution to ensure car mobility with minimal delay. A chain analysis assesses beforehand the chance of success of a chain information system. A theoretical and practical introduction to this chain analysis methodology can be found in the founding article in this journal (Grijpink, 2010). This chain analysis is part of the Chain Landscape Research Programme at the Department of Information and Computing Sciences of Utrecht University. According to this chain analysis, a chain information system is necessary but not feasible for the traffic control chain because of the low degree of organisation. Therefore, the information strategy advice is that the chain should focus on public-private co-operation. This co-operation is essential to pave the way for a more integrated and effective approach to traffic congestion.