Upgrading of traffic light systems (DE)

Cities rarely struggle with just one mobility challenge. Congestion, public transport reliability, pedestrian safety and incident management are all interconnected. Solving them individually often leads to isolated systems that generate data but offer little coordinated action. Working together with SWARCO, the municipality of Târgu Mureș has deployed one of the country's most comprehensive integrated traffic management systems, bringing traffic control, public transport management, road safety and enforcement together within a single operational platform.

Digital twins are now firmly on the agenda for local authorities in the UK. With up to £30 million available through the Department for Transport’s Integrated Transport Digital Twin programme, the key question for eligible authorities is not whether the technology sounds promising, but what a practical, deliverable project actually looks like in the real world.

This deployment demonstrates how cities can gradually modernize their traffic infrastructure without losing sight of long-term objectives. By expanding an already connected network with next-generation traffic controllers, Rome is creating the technological foundation for more intelligent traffic operations in the years ahead. The project also highlights the growing adoption of SWARCO's ITC-3 technology across Italy, reflecting increasing confidence in scalable, future-ready traffic management solutions.