DYNAMIC TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN THE NETHERLANDS

The article describes a framework for the introduction of dynamic traffic management in the Netherlands that includes basic instruments such as monitoring and signaling. Applied roadside-based systems (ramp metering, variable message signs and public information boards, etc) perform traffic guidance and traffic control. Externally linked in-vehicle systems for route navigation, guidance and automatic debiting are a second generation of tools that are expected to become implemented in the Dutch road traffic environment. These instruments will improve the performance of the road network, and contribute to the management of the demand for road traffic in the Dynamic Traffic Management scheme. Each of these areas are discussed, and it is noted that the targets of the framework plan are an increase of throughput in 1995 to 25%. Road traffic safety is expected to improve by 20%.