Citation

Ahmed F, Hawas Y, Maraqa M. Proc. Road Saf. Four Continents Conf. 2010; 15: 937-948.

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(Copyright © 2010, Conference Sponsor)

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Abstract

This paper discusses the state of using modern traffic monitoring technologies for traffic safety applications in the UAE. It summarizes the opinions of operators and experts on the goals, functions, qualitative level of performance, and limitations of the existing UAE traffic monitoring technologies. The study also highlights suggested preconditions for adopting the latest technologies in the field. The opinions of the respondents were collected through an interview questionnaire which followed a stated preference survey type. It is agreed by the majority of the respondents that the actual traffic violations are higher than what is being actually detected by the existing monitoring technologies. Thus, there is a great potential for using the latest ITS technologies for traffic safety and management purposes. ITS policy should be framed within the context of how technologies address transportation problems or serve clear policy goals in traffic safety. With some preconditions, methods of implementing ITS technologies coupled with human monitoring for stringent traffic law enforcement should receive particular attention to serve a broad range of communities. Both ITS field tests of pilot projects and studies that generate data on traffic violations and safety impacts of the ITS technologies should continue. Studies and campaigns also need to be conducted on the public acceptance of ITS applications in the UAE. Police/transport authorities should enhance the inclusion of other stakeholders into the ITS policy discussions and share traffic data through a common electronic database.