TRL’s MotorGraph visualises traffic network in real time

MotorGraph has been developed by TRL to provide managers and operators with timely and relevant information about the network. The technologies used to aid efficient operation of the road network include the Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling (MIDAS) system and Managed Motorways and is a key tool in assessing the performance of these systems. The software is a near real-time web-based tool for visualising motorway events, congestion and traffic, as well as assessment and validation of sign
March 19, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
MotorGraph has been developed by 491 TRL to provide managers and operators with timely and relevant information about the network.  

The technologies used to aid efficient operation of the road network include the Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling (MIDAS) system and Managed Motorways and is a key tool in assessing the performance of these systems.

The software is a near real-time web-based tool for visualising motorway events, congestion and traffic, as well as assessment and validation of signal settings and traffic conditions. It provides data in plot format, making it possible to quickly absorb and interpret a vast amount of information about current traffic conditions and signal settings.

MotorGraph provides plots for major stretches of English motorways with traffic detection and signalling, and provides all available real-time and historic data in one place.By analysing the data output, users can ensure any signalling is consistent, coherent and appropriate for the traffic conditions.

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