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Germany’s recent successes on the football pitch were matched by a success for high technology from ERTICO Partner DLR – German Aerospace Center. Its “Soccer” traffic research project was used to assist in traffic management during the FIFA World Cup using real time traffic data collection from the air. Camera images sent wireless to the traffic management centre and simultaneously generated aerial maps provided objective visual information about the traffic situation and the predicted build-up of traffic over the next 30 minutes. The project ensured that teams, referees and fans all made it to the match and back home again without traffic congestion. DLR notes that in Cologne, normal travel times to and from the stadium were even substantially reduced." [Police News; Public Order]
