Yunex Traffic has been commissioned by Hamburg Verkehrsanlagen to deliver and implement a new traffic control software for the city of Hamburg. At the heart of this upgrade is the new Central Control System for Signalized Intersections, which enables smart, flexible, and secure management of up to 2,000 traffic lights across Hamburg. The new architecture enhances traffic flow, speeds up public transport, prioritizes emergency vehicles, and plays a key role in driving the city’s mobility transformation.
With the project launch, Hamburg is hitting a major milestone in intelligent traffic management. Ten legacy traffic computers will be replaced by a modern, location-redundant OCIT central system built on Yunex Traffic’s Yutraffic Symphony platform. The solution also includes an integrated quality assurance system that continuously monitors and optimizes traffic light performance.
Designed to meet the highest standards in IT security, C-ITS functionalities, and open interface protocols like OCIT-O V3.0, the system directly addresses the challenges of modern urban traffic in a rapidly evolving city environment. Nils Schmidt, Managing Director Yunex Traffic Germany said:
Hamburg is showing how modern traffic technology can truly support the shift to sustainable mobility. We’re proud to be part of this pioneering project and to set new standards for urban mobility together with such an innovative partner.
Smart Technology for a Smarter City
The project lays the groundwork for a future-proof system architecture that complies with critical infrastructure protection standards – ensuring resilience, reliability, and security for essential urban systems. With a single platform, all traffic flows can be monitored, analyzed, and dynamically controlled in real time – from general traffic to bus prioritization and emergency vehicle routing.
State-of-the-art, standardized, and open interfaces allow 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. As a key component of the city’s digital infrastructure, the project actively contributes to the mobility transition by reducing travel times and cutting CO₂ emissions.
Collaboration for Sustainable Progress
Both companies share a vision: to shape urban mobility sustainably through modern traffic control. By combining technical expertise with innovative technologies, Hamburg is becoming a role model for other cities facing the complex demands of modern urban mobility.
This solution is considered a reference project for cities aiming to replace outdated systems in line with critical infrastructure requirements – without interrupting operations.
Source: Yunex Traffic