Driving Change: Smart Mobility Solutions in Kwun Tong District
In an attempt to combat traffic chaos in the Kwun Tong area, the Hong Kong Police Force in Kwun Tong District, in collaboration with GSCI, devised a groundbreaking Smart Traffic Control Plan. This innovative approach not only slashed manpower needs by 80% but also solved congestion problems.
Under the guidance of Prof. Hong Lo, our team utilized the VISSIM (PTV Group) simulation model to analyze 32 scenarios and optimize police deployments. After conducting research and analysis, it was determined that removing all illegally parked vehicles simultaneously would result in traffic congestion. Consequently, the team promptly formulated a series of suggestions to prevent simultaneous actions on streets with the same direction or actions that could mutually impact each other, thus mitigating congestion.
After more than a year of trial operation, the Kwun Tong District has transitioned from deploying over 40 police officers to just approximately 6 officers in the current operation. This significant reduction in manpower by 80 individuals has not compromised the efficacy of the operation, in fact, it has led to achieving equivalent or even superior outcomes.
Not only enhancing the efficiency of deployment, the project also won the Gold Award for "General Service" in the Service Quality Award Scheme. Check out the news to see more!
The research team, represented by Dr. Ng Ka-Fai (first right), Senior Research Engineer and PhD alumnus of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, received a Gold Award in the Service Quality Award Scheme 2023 of the Hong Kong Police Force on September 11, 2024.