Urban transport is undergoing dynamic transformation. Increasing demands for safety and traffic flow require new approaches and technologies. The solution to these challenges lies in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and advanced data platforms, which enable more efficient, predictive traffic management with regard to real-time traffic situations.
Goals and Direction
The aim of these innovative approaches is to create a technological foundation for intelligent transport systems leveraging the benefits of modern 5G networks. Digitalisation, automation, and the interconnection of transport infrastructure with vehicles and control centres are moving urban mobility towards a higher technological level – and thus fulfilling the vision of the so-called Smart City.
Key Elements of Smart Transport
Key tools being implemented in practice include:
Cooperative Intelligent Transport System (C-ITS) – components for communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and central systems in real time.
Traffic control centre and integration platform – tools for traffic monitoring, analysis and management using artificial intelligence and data-driven scenarios.
Prioritisation and safety elements – prioritisation for emergency services and public transport vehicles, pedestrian warnings at crossings, collision prediction, and traffic visualisation.
These elements are being applied in various smart transport solutions, including initiatives supported by the National Recovery Plan, focusing on the development of digital infrastructure and sustainable urban mobility.
Expected Benefits
The implemented solution will allow for more efficient management of urban traffic and overall mobility of residents. Using wireless 5G technology, two-way real-time communication will be established between vehicles, elements of road infrastructure (e.g. traffic lights, sensors, cameras), and other road users – such as pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcyclists. This interaction is expected not only to ensure smoother and more efficient traffic, but also to significantly reduce human error, thereby increasing overall road safety. Traffic monitoring and control will be managed by a newly established traffic control centre.
In the long term, the C-ITS system has the potential to improve air quality, reduce noise pollution, and decrease the number of traffic accidents. All of this will lead to an improved quality of life in the city. Better accessibility and modern transport solutions may also enhance the city’s attractiveness for residents, businesses, and investors. This will create a favourable innovation environment for the development of new mobility areas, potentially leading to the creation of new jobs and supporting local employment.
Role of Gatum Group
Gatum Group is involved in smart transport solutions as a professional partner providing comprehensive support in the preparation, management, and design of technical concepts. The company provides methodological guidance from initial analysis to the preparation of tender documentation and the design of technical solutions in line with grant conditions. Thanks to its expertise in digital infrastructure and public investment, it ensures that the solutions are not only technologically robust but also strategically feasible
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