Glasgow Urban Traffic Flow Dataset (2019-2023)
Catalog Summary
"High-resolution traffic flow data from 470 sensors across Glasgow covering 4 years (Oct 2019 - Sep 2023). Captures traffic patterns during COVID-19 pandemic with 15-minute intervals."
Catalog Notes
Dataset Scale
One of the most comprehensive urban traffic datasets, with data from over 1,000 sensors deployed across Glasgow City Council area, capturing traffic on routes from motorways to local roads.
Temporal Coverage
- Period: October 2019 - September 2023 (4 years)
- Sampling Frequency: 15-minute intervals
- Historical Records: 140,000+ measurements per sensor
- Active Sensors: 470 sensors (after quality filtering)
- Data Availability: 99.4% of sensors with <5% missing data
Road Coverage
- Motorways (primary routes)
- Main roads (secondary routes)
- Urban roads (tertiary routes)
- Local roads (fifth-class roads)
Data Quality
- Spatial and temporal filtering applied
- Missing data gaps documented and preserved
- 470 sensors retained after quality assurance
Research Applications
Traffic pattern analysis, urban planning optimization, congestion prediction, impact assessment of policy changes (e.g., COVID-19 lockdowns), weather correlation studies, and transportation infrastructure planning.
Data Preview
| Timestamp | Sensor_ID | Location | Traffic_Flow_vehicles/15min | Road_Type | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-30 08:00 | S047 | M8 Motorway | 245 | Motorway | Clear |
| 2023-09-30 08:15 | S047 | M8 Motorway | 268 | Motorway | Clear |
| 2023-09-30 08:30 | S124 | Local Road | 18 | Local | Rainy |
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Provided Citation
Li, Y., Zhao, Q., & Wang, M. (2025). High-resolution traffic flow data from the urban traffic control system in Glasgow. Scientific Data, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04494-y
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