ADDIS ABABA – Africa’s diplomatic hub, Addis Ababa, has launched a technology supported Automatic Enforcement and Management System (AEMS), designed to transform traffic management and modernize traffic law enforcement.
Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority has launched technology supported Automatic Enforcement and Management System (AEMS) yesterday, which helps to modernize traffic law enforcement and transform traffic management.
Transport and Logistics, State Minister Bareo Hassen during the launching program said that the AEMS plays a huge role in transport flow and transforming traffic management.
The new software helps to control the traffic flow online and contributes to a healthy transport system, he added.
The AEMS will modernize traffic law enforcement by providing real time data processing, faster response time and greater control over traffic management, he noted.
Addis Ababa Public Service Bureau, Deputy Mayor Jemalu Jenber (PhD) expressed that the advanced software will improve traffic flow, which is compatible with the corridor development in the capital.
The Traffic Management System software is being modernized to reduce passenger inconvenience and infrastructure accidents, saving time and energy. It will also contribute to economic growth, but diligent work is needed to ensure its effectiveness, he said.
Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority Director Kibebew Mideksa elaborated that the upgraded software provides information on transport services and parking fees, solves road traffic flow problems, and saves the community time and money.
The AEMS is a cutting-edge solution designed to transform traffic management and law enforcement in Ethiopia. Leveraging advanced images recognition technology, the system will enhance vehicle identification and monitoring, automate fine collection processes and improve the efficiency of crime investigations and traffic management, Director said.
The authority, according to Kibebew, has collaborated with Infra Tech to introduce a software development program to improve road traffic flow efficiency.
Working in coordination with driver and vehicle licensing authorities, Ethio Telecom, and banks, the server, application, software, and devices are fully operational and ready for use, he stated.
Advanced software calculates traffic fines and parking fees, supporting country’s and city’s traffic management efforts. The system saves over 17 million Birr annually on traffic fine printing, reduces hassle of returning license plates, and addresses issues in parking service payment, Kibebew noted.
The Director urged traffic police and control experts to utilize the recently amended traffic law and management system to effectively manage traffic flow and prevent accidents.
Addis Ababa, the seat of the African Union and other international organizations, is implementing traffic management system software as part of its efforts to improve road infrastructure and Smart Street standards.
BY ESSEYE MENGISTE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD FRIDAY 3 JANUARY 2025
