Servei Català de Trànsit / Catalan Traffic Service

The Catalan Traffic Service (Servei Català de Trànsit) is responsible for managing traffic and road safety in the Catalonia region of Spain. Here are some key aspects of their work:
◦ Traffic Management and Safety:
◦ The service monitors road conditions, traffic flow, and incidents in real time.
◦ They provide information to drivers about road closures, accidents, and alternative routes.
◦ Their goal is to improve transit efficiency and reduce congestion.
◦ Accident Prevention and Response:
◦ The Catalan Traffic Service works to prevent accidents by enforcing traffic rules and regulations.
◦ They conduct checks for speeding, drink-driving, and distracted driving.
◦ During the summer, they increase the number of checkpoints to enhance safety.
◦ Observation and Surveillance:
◦ The service uses helicopters for aerial surveillance of traffic conditions.
◦ They observe heavy goods vehicles to ensure compliance with regulations.
◦ Connectivity and Infrastructure Improvement:
◦ The director of the service has emphasized the need to improve connectivity within the road network.
◦ By enhancing infrastructure, they aim to address capacity limitations and enhance transit.