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Real-time speed data analytics for the Greater Paris Region

The French Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and its regional authority DiRIF (Direction des Routes Île-de-France) has opted to use PTV Group’s real-time speed data analytics for the Greater Paris Region. PTV Group will implement its PTV Optima data analytics software to deliver real time levels of service based on floating car data (FCD). DiRIF’s traffic management centre manages the monitoring, control and publishing of information relating to traffic conditions on all main roads
June 26, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The French Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and its regional authority DiRIF (Direction des Routes Île-de-France) has opted to use 3264 PTV Group’s real-time speed data analytics for the Greater Paris Region.

PTV Group will implement its PTV Optima data analytics software to deliver real time levels of service based on floating car data (FCD).

DiRIF’s traffic management centre manages the monitoring, control and publishing of information relating to traffic conditions on all main roads in the Greater Paris Region, which has a population of 12 million. It aims to ensure a high level of performance for the entire road network and to provide highly accurate user information via their web portal.

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