Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre Software Platform | HSWIM, VMS/DMS, Traffic KPIs & Data Fusion | Telegra
Software Platform for Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre
Project Overview
Telegra delivered a topXview™ software platform for Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre / Department of Transportation to support integrated traffic management, traffic control operations, and enforcement-related back-office workflows.
The project focused on integrating traffic control and traffic management subsystems into one unified user interface, integrating data from available traffic sources, visualizing traffic parameters, and enabling traffic management through available field systems, primarily LED signs.
The platform also included back-office functionality for Weight-in-Motion (WiM) and LPR/ANPR data processing, supporting vehicle data validation, violation workflows, data integration from multiple sources, and integration with external systems.
The implementation was performed gradually, subsystem by subsystem, allowing the client to continuously supervise progress, validate each step, and expand the system with additional modules and use cases over time.
Client Challenge
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transportation wanted to implement an integrated traffic management system with ambitious goals for subsystem integration, unified traffic visualization, and operational traffic control.
The main expectations included:
- integration of all traffic control and traffic management subsystems into one integrated user interface,
- integration of data from all available sources,
- integration of radar traffic detectors,
- traffic management through available systems, primarily LED signs,
- practical implementation of a scalable ATMS platform for different business users and traffic management center departments.
The project required a methodology that would allow gradual implementation, continuous client supervision, and reliable delivery of one subsystem at a time.
Telegra Solution
Telegra implemented the Abu Dhabi ATMS platform using topXview™ software.
The solution was delivered through gradual, controlled implementation, integrating one subsystem at a time, including LED displays and signs, traffic counters, weather stations, over-height detectors, CCTV, and UPS systems.
The solution included:
- topXview™ ATMS software platform,
- integrated user interface for traffic control and management subsystems,
- data fusion from multiple traffic sources,
- centralized VMS/DMS management,
- radar detector integration with live video streams,
- CCTV integration through native video management modules,
- Road Weather Information System integration,
- over-height detector integration,
- UPS monitoring,
- WiM and LPR/ANPR enforcement backoffice,
- RESTful API integration with external systems,
- configurable reports and scheduled report generation,
- modular and scalable architecture for future functional upgrades.
Implementation Methodology
A key success factor was Telegra’s implementation methodology:
- Before contract execution, the client received a precise description of how the final system would look and function. The implementation plan was defined step by step, allowing the client to monitor progress and understand the status of each implementation phase,
- Each module was tested during FAT before installation and was installed only after client confirmation.
This approach enabled:
- controlled implementation of a complex ATMS platform,
- continuous client supervision and validation,
- lower implementation risk,
- gradual delivery of usable functionality,
- modular expansion after initial deployment,
- use of the system as a base for later functional upgrades and extensions.
Centralized VMS/DMS Management
Centralized management of Dynamic Message Signs and Variable Message Signs was one of the core use cases of the Abu Dhabi platform.
topXview™ allows operators to see the location of VMS/DMS and LCS devices on a map, view the current display or lane-control state, access device status, and remotely control signs. Operators can set predefined messages, graphics and sign states individually or by groups.
The system includes a WYSIWYG message editor for creating and previewing messages before display. Advanced formatting options support font type, line spacing, page justification, font color, graphics, and multilingual text, including TrueType Arabic.
In addition to Telegra signs, the platform integrated NTCIP-based VMS and LCS devices from other manufacturers, including Aesys and Solari. This enabled centralized management of multi-vendor sign infrastructure through a unified operator interface.
The VMS/DMS implementation included:
- centralized remote control of VMS/DMS devices,
- map-based sign visualization,
- current display preview,
- device status monitoring,
- predefined message and picture library,
- WYSIWYG message editor,
- support for graphics and multilingual text,
- central message library for all integrated signs,
- integration of VMS/DMS from three different suppliers: Telegra, Aesys and Solari,
- customization of NTCIP-based VMS/LCS subsystem to accommodate device-specific behavior and practical discrepancies from the NTCIP standard.
Traffic Statistics, Historical Reporting & Device Data Visualization
topXview™ supports traffic statistics history and reporting based on data collected from radar-based traffic detectors.
The system allows operators to search and review historical traffic statistics using configurable filters such as predefined time period, start and end time, location, and selected devices. Users can select individual devices, device groups, or lanes, depending on the required level of analysis.
The traffic statistics interface supports visualization and reporting of detector-based traffic parameters including:
- speed,
- 85th percentile speed,
- traffic volume,
- vehicle volume by category,
- headway,
- gap,
- occupancy.
The system supports aggregation of traffic statistics using functions such as count, average, percentile, minimum, maximum, and sum. This allows operators and analysts to review traffic data at different levels of detail and over different time periods.
Users can create and save predefined report configurations, reuse existing report templates, export results to Excel or CSV, and view aggregated results in table or graph form.
In addition to historical statistics, topXview™ provides device-level visualization for traffic controllers. Device views can include communication status, data update period, web service interface information, lane-level traffic data, alarms, communication logs, device availability, operator acknowledgements, and technical properties.
CCTV, RWIS, Asset Monitoring & Other Subsystem Integration
The Abu Dhabi platform integrated multiple traffic and infrastructure subsystems into topXview™.
CCTV cameras were integrated using native topXview™ video management modules, enabling operators to view live video from multiple cameras, browse recordings, and export video.
The Road Weather Information System processes integrated sensor readings and provides traffic-relevant weather forecasts.
Other integrated subsystems include:
- CCTV cameras,
- radar detectors with integrated live video,
- meteo stations,
- over-height detectors,
- UPS units,
- Road Weather Information System,
- traffic counters,
- LED displays and signs,
- equipment status monitoring,
- GIS map combined with logical per-lane view for enforcement locations.
Device statuses are visible in GIS map and logic views, while CCTV video is embedded directly in the traffic management GUI.
WiM, LPR/ANPR Enforcement Backoffice
The Abu Dhabi platform included backoffice functionality for WiM and LPR/ANPR enforcement use cases.
topXview™ integrates Weight-In-Motion locations and other sensors to detect vehicle weight, speed, and length. This data is combined with license plate numbers collected from LPR/ANPR cameras.
The enforcement backoffice supports:
- integration of WiM data logger,
- LPR/ANPR camera integration,
- vehicle weight, speed, and length processing to detect violations based on configurable thresholds defined separately for each vehicle category,
- enriching WiM, laser detector, and ANPR data with CCTV data,
- front and rear ANPR camera integration,
- confidence-based license plate selection,
- operator and supervisor workflows,
- manual addition and verification of vehicle data,
- vehicle permits/whitelist management,
- violation-type parameter configuration,
- automatic data transfer to an external fine-processing system through RESTful API,
- equipment diagnostics and alarms for incomplete data,
- detailed change log showing who did what and when,
- flexible dashboard reports
Supported violation types include blacklisted, whitelisted, overweight, overheight, wrong-way, overlength, overwidth, lane violation, and axle overweight.
Related external reference: Additional information about High-Speed Weigh-in-Motion systems used in enforcement and traffic monitoring environments can be found here:
Modular Scalability & Ongoing Expansion
The Abu Dhabi implementation demonstrates how topXview™ can support partial use cases for different business users while relying on the same scalable and modular infrastructure.
The system became the base for functional upgrades and extensions. After the initial implementation, the platform was upgraded with WiM locations, and it has continued to be expanded with new functional modules.
This supports:
- gradual implementation,
- modular ATMS expansion,
- scalable architecture for future use cases,
- reuse of the same platform infrastructure across departments,
- step-by-step integration of new subsystems,
- continuous functional growth.
Operational Impact
The Abu Dhabi implementation transformed the client’s original ATMS vision into a working integrated traffic management platform.
Documented outcomes include:
- integrated user interface for traffic control and traffic management subsystems,
- data fusion from multiple available sources,
- unified visualization of traffic parameters, events, and incidents,
- centralized VMS/DMS management,
- integration of traffic counters, weather stations, over-height detectors, CCTV, UPS, radar detectors, WiM, and LPR/ANPR systems,
- modular and scalable platform for future upgrades,
- controlled implementation methodology with client supervision,
- FAT-tested modules before installation,
- RESTful API integration with external systems,
- ongoing functional expansion after initial implementation.
Related Software Solution Areas
- Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS),
- Traffic Management Center (TMC) Platforms,
- ITS Integration & Interoperability,
- Unified ITS & Connected Vehicle Data Platforms,
- Traffic Analytics, Reporting & Operational Intelligence.
- Incident Detection & Incident Management Workflows,
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre case study about?
It describes Telegra’s delivery of a topXview™ software platform for Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre / Department of Transportation, supporting integrated traffic management, subsystem integration, VMS/DMS control reporting, and enforcement backoffice use cases.
What type of system was delivered?
Telegra delivered an ATMS software platform based on topXview™, integrating traffic control and traffic management subsystems into a unified user interface with data fusion, operator visualization, reporting, and external system integration.
Which subsystems were integrated?
The system integrated LED displays and signs, traffic counters, weather stations, over-height detectors, CCTV, UPS systems, radar detectors with live video streams, WiM locations, LPR/ANPR cameras, Road Weather Information Systems, and external systems through RESTful API.
Does the system support centralized VMS/DMS management?
Yes. The system supports centralized VMS/DMS management, including map-based device visualization, device status monitoring, current display preview, predefined message libraries, WYSIWYG message editing, multilingual message support, and integration of signs from multiple suppliers.
Does the system support traffic statistics and reporting?
Yes. topXview™ supports traffic statistics history, historical reporting, and device data visualization based on data collected from traffic detection devices and controllers.
Users can search and review traffic statistics by time period, location, device, and lane, including parameters such as speed, 85th percentile speed, traffic volume, vehicle category volume, headway, gap, and occupancy. The system also supports aggregation functions, saved report configurations, table and graph views, and export to Excel or CSV.
Does the system support WiM and LPR/ANPR enforcement workflows?
Yes. The platform integrates WiM sensors, LPR/ANPR cameras, laser detectors, CCTV streams, vehicle data validation workflows, blacklist/whitelist logic, violation-type configuration, equipment diagnostics, dashboard reports, and RESTful API integration with an external fine-processing system.
Does this case study support Telegra’s ATMS and TMC positioning?
Yes. The project demonstrates Telegra’s capability to deliver a modular and scalable ATMS software platform for integrated transport center operations, traffic management center workflows, subsystem integration, traffic analytics, VMS/DMS control, and external system interoperability.