Hamburg Introduces Modern Traffic Management System

In an ambitious project aimed at revolutionising urban mobility, Hamburg Verkehrsanlagen GmbH, in partnership with Yunex Traffic, is set to upgrade the Central Control System for Signalised Intersections across the city. The ambitious venture will manage up to 2,000 traffic lights, marking a significant step in Hamburg's mobility transformation.

Yunex Traffic, a pioneer in intelligent transport systems, is proud to be part of this groundbreaking project. The new traffic control software, designed to meet the highest standards in IT security, C-ITS functionalities, and open interface protocols like OCIT-O V3.0, is set to enhance traffic flow, speed up public transport, prioritise emergency vehicles, and reduce travel times, thus cutting CO2 emissions.

Dr. Martin Schuster, the Managing Director of Yunex Traffic Germany, involved in the modern traffic control project in Hamburg, expressed his excitement, stating that Hamburg is leading the way in modern traffic technology supporting sustainable mobility. The solution includes an integrated quality assurance system for continuous monitoring and optimization of traffic light performance.

The new system, built on Yunex Traffic's Yutraffic Symphony platform, directly addresses the challenges of modern urban traffic in a rapidly evolving city environment. It allows seamless integration with external systems such as the Hamburg Police Traffic Control Center, the State Office for Roads, Bridges and Waters, and the Hamburg Port Authority.

The project actively contributes to the mobility transition by reducing travel times and cutting CO2 emissions. Ten legacy traffic computers will be replaced by a modern, location-redundant OCIT central system. This upgrade is expected to significantly improve the city's traffic management and overall mobility.

Notably, the achievements and innovations in intelligent transport systems will be recognised at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. For more information about this unmissable event for the UK's transportation sector, visit www.cittiawards.co.uk.

Nils Schmidt, managing director of Yunex Traffic Germany, expressed his pride in being part of this pioneering project, stating that they are setting new standards for urban mobility with Hamburg. The project is a testament to the city's commitment to sustainable growth and modernisation, positioning Hamburg as a leader in smart city initiatives.