SCATS

Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS)

SCATS is a world-leading intelligent traffic management solution developed to optimize traffic flow in real time. Designed in Australia and deployed globally, SCATS adapts traffic signal timings based on live traffic conditions to reduce congestion, improve safety and enhance urban mobility.

Global Implementation

SCATS is currently in operation in over 200 cities across 30 countries, managing more than 60,000 intersections around the clock. It has been deployed in diverse regions including North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America.

How SCATS Works

SCATS uses a combination of road sensors and advanced algorithms to monitor and respond to traffic conditions:

• Traffic Sensors: Embedded loop detectors and other sensors measure vehicle flow and congestion at intersections.
• Centralized Management: Sensor data is transmitted to a central server that evaluates real-time traffic conditions across the network.
• Adaptive Signal Timing: Signal phases and durations are automatically updated to align with current traffic conditions, with the goal of reducing delays and improving traffic progression.
• Remote Monitoring: Traffic management authorities can observe and control intersections remotely through a central interface.

Key Benefits of SCATS

• Reduced Congestion: By continuously adapting signal timings, SCATS can clear traffic bottlenecks faster.
• Improved Travel Times: Optimized green lights and phase adjustments reduce overall delay at intersections.
• Environmental Impact: Reduced idling contributes to lower fuel consumption and emissions.
• Scalability: Suitable for both small towns and large cities
• Incident Adaptation: Responsive to events such as accidents, roadworks, or public gatherings, helping maintain traffic flow.

Why Choose SCATS?

• Proven Reliability: With over 50 years of continuous development and real-world application, SCATS represents the most proven adaptive traffic solution available today.
• Scalable & Flexible: SCATS Core can manage everything from individual intersections to entire city networks, supporting up to 64 regions per Central Manager and 250 traffic signals per region.
• Future-Ready Integration:The system supports up to 100 connections for third-party ITS applications and allows for role-based access for up to 200 authorized users.

Transform Your City’s Traffic Management

SCATS enables cities to be proactive rather than reactive, balancing different road users’ mobility needs while supporting smart city goals of livability, sustainability, and reliability.