The proposal, currently under review by the Hanoi People's Committee, seeks approval for the city to fund the ITS Phase 1 through a leasing arrangement for IT services.

This phase includes the transformation of the current Public Traffic Management and Operation Center into the new Hanoi Traffic Management and Operation Center at No. 1 Kim Ma. This upgrade will consolidate operations and utilize nine primary ITS functions to improve traffic flow and safety.

The planned infrastructure enhancements at the center involve refurbishing the headquarters and installing advanced server and display systems, essential software, and linkage to peripheral devices.

These devices include cameras for speed monitoring, traffic flow measurement, traffic enforcement, electronic signboards, traffic signal control cabinets, and requisite transmission infrastructure.

The deployment is extensive, covering 55 intersections within the Third Ring Road, including all radial routes and the First, Second, and Third Ring Roads. It requires the installation of 600 cameras, 20 intelligent traffic signs, and 10 adaptive signal control cabinets.

Key functions of the ITS include real-time traffic monitoring, providing traffic information, controlling traffic signals, supporting violation enforcement, managing public and parking transportation, handling incidents, managing traffic infrastructure, and overseeing public transport electronic ticketing.

Given Hanoi's growing population of over 8 million, plus 1.2 million transient residents, and a vehicle count exceeding 7.8 million, the city faces significant traffic challenges. The ITS aims to alleviate these issues by enhancing the proportion of land dedicated for traffic, which currently stands at a mere 12.13%, and reducing the frequent road congestions.

The Department asserts that the ITS is not just a traffic solution but also a vital tool for state traffic management and operations, reflecting a strategic approach to urban planning and mobility in one of Southeast Asia’s most densely populated cities.

Quang Phong