Ulaanbaatar
Reducing Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar with RFID System
Society
Ulaanbaatar, May 10, 2023 /MONTSAME/. Digitalization and Smart technologies can play a crucial role in tackling the issues that Ulaanbaatar city is facing. As 50 percent of the total population of Mongolia resides in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar is grappling with numerous challenges, such as air pollution, traffic congestion, and inadequate infrastructure.
The Capital City Department of
Digital Development and Information Technology has been developing a unified
transport system to be the next E-Mongolia of the road sector. The objective is
to improve the registration and monitoring process of 654 thousand vehicles in
Ulaanbaatar by utilizing the RFID system. Currently, 161 RFID antennas have
been installed throughout the capital city
and the system is expected to significantly improve the detection of
traffic violations.
Moreover, a live traffic map is slated to be launched this year. This Map will show real-time traffic information, including public transportation, the location, and route of child buses, traffic congestion, and available parking spaces. Dissimilar to existing systems like Google Maps and SmartBus, the information will be presented in extensive detail on the Map, enabling passengers to plan their entire route in advance, beginning with selecting the type of vehicle.
Chairman of the Standing Committee on Innovation and Digital Policy of the State Great Khural E. Batshugar recently worked in the Capital City Department of Digital Development and Information Technology and he highlighted the importance of using an RFID system to effectively manage traffic and reduce congestion. The Chairman also stated that the Standing Committee on Innovation and Digital Policy would actively collaborate for creating Smart-Ulaanbaatar and leveraging ongoing efforts and introducing advanced technologies with policy and legal support.
