SCOOT: THE WORLD'S FOREMOST ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

SCOOT - Split Cycle time and Offset Optimization Technique - is the world's leading demand-responsive urban traffic control system. Already established in 14 countries it continues to advance in both the number of systems installed and the facilities and benefits which are provided. This paper summarizes the background to SCOOT, outlines the principles of operation and gives some sample applications. A glimpse of the future developments is also given.

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  UK and International Press

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• Authors:
  • Bing, B
  • Carter, A
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 176-180
• Serial:
  • TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL '95
  • Publisher: UK and International Press
  • ISSN: 1352-8548

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adaptive control; Demand responsive transportation; Earth; Traffic control; Traffic flow; Urban areas
• Old TRIS Terms: Traffic control systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00675640
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 1995 12:00AM