Transport provides the backbone of a nation...
From the daily commute to transporting
freight for commercial use, it underpins the economic and social
activity of the country. As populations become more mobile, the
demand for transport is growing, forcing governments to explore how
they can improve transit provision by enhancing existing systems or
creating new infrastructure.
However, creating a system which delivers real
value for the communities it serves, requires a holistic approach
which recognises the inter connectivity between transport
infrastructure and the wider urban environment.
Capita Symonds has a long history of working
alongside national and local governments to help them address the
numerous transportation and technological challenges they
face. This begins with establishing from the outset the viability
of schemes and the benefits they will deliver across
an economic, social and environmental bottom line, to ensure
that they will have a long term positive impact. Our experience in
the delivery of multi-modal schemes gives us an in-depth insight
into how the various components interact together to achieve the
best results.
With the increased global focus on developing
solutions which address the issue of the ‘last mile’, Capita
Symonds is working to identify new approaches which have the
potential to fill this gap. In India, for example, we have been
working with Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System
Ltd (DIMTS) to develop the new Delhi Personal Rapid Transit
(PRT) system which would transform the way people travel around the
city and provide a benchmark for global best practice in this
sector.
We also provide an extraordinary array of bespoke technological
solutions to clients across sectors such as security, education,
healthcare and transport.
For the transport industry our technology services include
Active Traffic Management (ATM); Managed Motorway Systems; Road
User Charging & Tolling Systems; Tunnel Control and Monitoring;
Real Time Passenger Information; Technology Enforcement Systems;
CCTV systems including traffic surveillance and Automatic Number
Plate Recognition (ANPR); Control Centres; and Traffic Monitoring
and Control Systems. Our specific solutions include laser scanning;
panoramic photography and virtual tours; asset records and
management systems (ARMS); plus document capture and
reprographic services.
We have also developed SMART Operations solutions that provide a
totally integrated engineering service across all aspects of a
project life cycle, from basic design through to detailing,
manufacture, installation and commissioning in mechanical and
electrical / controlled systems.
Image: Gatwick North Terminal Extension & Interchange ©
Hundven-Clements Photography