400 new cameras record Berlin's traffic - what consequences does that have?

400 new cameras record Berlin's traffic - what consequences does that have?

In the context of progressive digitization in transportation, the Federal Ministry of Transport has announced a comprehensive initiative for traffic counting on Berlin motorways and federal highways. According to BZ-Berlin , a total of 400 video cameras are installed, which enable precise recording of all vehicle types. These cameras analyze the videos recorded directly on site, so that no data leaves the cameras.

The count includes motorcycles, cars, minibuses, delivery vans, buses, trucks over 3.5 tons and saddle tractors. The continuous distinction of these vehicle types is intended to effectively determine the road load. In addition to the cameras, induction loops and radar systems are also used in order to provide a comprehensive data basis for future traffic planning.

recording techniques and data analysis

Digitization has revolutionized the traffic count. In the past, manual counts were tedious and time -consuming, while modern systems that are based on sensors and cameras in strategic locations enable quick and efficient data acquisition. Data about vehicle types, speed and distances are precisely recorded and analyzed almost in real time, such as Smart dataervices

In addition, counting data can be recorded by using OpenTrafficcam at nodes and cross sections and exported in CSV and Excel data sets. This flexible adaptation enables videos from cameras from different manufacturers to be evaluated. The integration of special AI models allows a more precise distinction between traffic classes, increases the accuracy of recording and reduces the effort.

future of traffic planning

The collected data of the traffic count is transmitted to the Federal Agency for Road and Transport (BAST). These serve not only to identify overloads and the need for noise protection, but also to plan new construction projects. The next counting dates are scheduled for June 25 and 26 and in July, with results that will be published in autumn 2026 and will be accessible online on the BAST website.

The results of these counts are crucial for the optimization of the traffic flow, since they enable authorities and research institutions to identify traffic patterns and better analyze bottlenecks. The use of big data is becoming increasingly important to increase the efficiency of the entire transport system.

With these initiatives, Berlin moves step by step into a future -oriented transport infrastructure that not only promote mobility, but also should contribute to sustainable traffic strategies.