Tucson to gain adaptive signalization control technology
TUCSON (KVOA) - On Monday, the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) announced the final phase of its Adaptive Signalization Control Technology (ASCT) equipment installation will begin this month.
The project will take place along the Ajo Way and 12thAvenue Corridors as part of a year-long pilot project.
"ASCT capable equipment was recently installed on the Park Avenue and Campbell Avenue corridors from Irvington Road to Valencia Road, as part of the same pilot program. Data from these corridors will be collected and evaluated and may be used in the future to develop signal timing improvements and modifications," the department said in a news release. "The technology works by collecting data using strategically placed sensors typically placed through the vehicle detection system, evaluating how the signal is performing."
According to the department, adaptive traffic signal systems have been proven to:
- Continuously distribute green time for all traffic movements
- Reduce traffic delay and congestion by creating smoother flow
- Improve travel time reliability and decrease travel time variability
- Decrease idling time to reduce wear and tear on roads
- Decrease vehicle emissions
- Prolong the effectiveness of traffic signal timing
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