Activities, Traffic Management The Blue Wave (VKB Blauwe Golf)
Furthermore, our activities include the functional maintenance of the Bridge Management System (BMS), including training and guidance for bridge and lock operators via the BMS Service Center. The BMS helps operators with the optimal timing for operating a bridge or lock, based on factors such as operational policies, the Blue Wave shipping schedule, approaching ships, and road traffic conditions. It also considers approaching emergency services and public transportation. An essential part of maintaining the Blue Wave is managing relationships with several partnered waterway organisations within the region. After all, the Blue Wave does not end at administrative boundaries. On behalf of the province, MAPtm maintains personal contact with operators, coordinators, and strategic partners from various local authorities.
In addition to day-to-day support, MAPtm contributes to the development and long-term objectives of the Blue Wave. In the coming years, we will continue to improve the BMS, assist in the development of new innovations (such as QR signs along waterways), and help roll out the system to more stakeholders in North Holland. To that end, we also host strategic development sessions with Blue Wave partners and perform data-driven performance evaluations of waterway traffic.
