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Mott MacDonald’s new UTMC product

Mott MacDonald has launched its next generation Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) common database system called Osprey. The company says its extensive experience in UTMC has shaped the Osprey product to meet the challenging demands placed on transport operators in terms of network management. The software is designed to be an end-to-end offering to help local authorities deliver their transport plan objectives. The three main Osprey modules support control room staff in network management, promo
July 17, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
1869 Mott MacDonald has launched its next generation 3549 Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) common database system called Osprey. The company says its extensive experience in UTMC has shaped the Osprey product to meet the challenging demands placed on transport operators in terms of network management. The software is designed to be an end-to-end offering to help local authorities deliver their transport plan objectives.

The three main Osprey modules support control room staff in network management, promote offline analysis of data and provide a platform for delivery of information to the travelling public.
Osprey Control is the central Osprey module, delivering an effective ITS integration platform, compliant with UTMC standards, for local authority ITS equipment. Key modules include car park guidance and strategy, fault, asset and journey time management. Mott MacDonald offers a huge range of off-the-shelf adapters which can be used to support integration with a wide range of systems.

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