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Introduction of telematics systems should be justified in places which suffer
traffic congestion and at intersections with substantial traffic density. Telematics systems
should also be intensified when there is a large public event.
When designing telematics solutions, you should take into account factor such as
changing of the climate, flora, fauna and acoustic insulation.
Telematics solutions that should be applied in Wroclaw (see Figure 7.9):
• Green wave when you drive 50 km/h.
• Speed control app.
• Implementation of more traffic light waiting systems at large junctions.
• Dynamic traffic light sequences.
• Parking spot boards.
• Use of floating car data to improve traffic flow.
• Intelligent transport applications.
Maybe in the future there can be speed control which uses vehicles automatic
cruise control, but that requires that every vehicle is able to receive this information.
Figure 7.9 Telematic solutions [13]
Solutions for less pollution
1. Cycling
Cycling is an effective way to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre. In cities
like Wroclaw, which are situated along rivers with a flat terrain profile, it is an especially
ideal solution. Yet the terrain is not the only aspect which makes a city suitable for cycling.
A solid cycling infrastructure must be developed as well, including both cycle lanes and
places for parking the bikes, so-called cycle racks. While there are enough cycle racks
in Wroclaw, the main problem seems to be a tangled net of cycle lanes, which might
discourage some people from using bikes more frequently. The city of Wroclaw has already
built more than 150 km of cycling lanes, which have the following drawbacks:
• Lack of any system and often not connected to each other (see Figure 7.10).
• Poor quality of some roads.
Thus, a suggestion can be to design a long-term sustainable plan of developing
Wroclaw’s cycling infrastructure, including connecting core lanes along the river Odra