At a collaborative agreement signing with Monash University (Australia) on the afternoon of 10/7 regarding traffic development in Ho Chi Minh City, Director of the Department of Construction Vo Hoang Ngan stated that applying technology is crucial, especially after the city's merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau.

"As the urban scale expands, issues concerning infrastructure, environment, and traffic pose unprecedented complex challenges," Ngan said, adding that the collaboration with Monash University will provide the city with better traffic management solutions.

Director of the Department of Construction Hoang Ngan inspects the traffic control system at the Intelligent Transportation Operations Center, afternoon of 10/7. Photo: Giang Anh

Director of the Department of Construction Hoang Ngan inspects the traffic control system at the Intelligent Transportation Operations Center, afternoon of 10/7. Photo: Giang Anh

Monash is one of the largest universities in Australia, consistently ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide. In recent years, the university has been a pioneer in numerous training programs, encompassing fields such as technology and smart cities.

According to the plan, the Department of Construction and Monash University experts will establish a research office and implement various technological development solutions. These include applying AI, big data, and digital twin technology to traffic management. The parties will also conduct specialized training for officials and engineers in traffic and urban infrastructure, while piloting regionally impactful projects to expand the model to satellite cities.

Doan Van Tan, Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Urban Traffic Management Center, added that the city plans to build a system for real-time traffic data collection and analysis. This will be achieved through sensor technology, traffic surveillance cameras monitoring vehicle flow and speed, and other relevant factors.

Staff monitor traffic conditions at the Intelligent Transportation Operations Center, afternoon of 10/7. Photo: Giang Anh

Staff monitor traffic conditions at the Intelligent Transportation Operations Center, afternoon of 10/7. Photo: Giang Anh

The city is also researching and implementing an intelligent traffic signal control system capable of automatically adjusting based on real-time situations and traffic flow forecasts. In addition, AI technology will be used to predict incidents and support more effective operations, while digital twin technology will simulate complex traffic scenarios for management purposes.

Besides operational solutions, Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop an environmentally friendly public transport system and provide specialized training for management personnel. New technologies such as ITS (intelligent transportation systems), autonomous vehicles, parking management systems, green transportation, and automatic payment will also be piloted on key routes, aiming to build a modern city.

For many years, Ho Chi Minh City has been a pioneer in applying technology for traffic and urban management. In 2019, the city launched the Intelligent Transportation Operations Center located near the Saigon River Tunnel. This was the first intelligent operations center in the country.

Giang Anh