Tucson to gain adaptive signalization control technology | Local

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TUCSON (KVOA) – On Monday, the Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) for the city of Tucson announced that the final phase of the Adaptive Signalization Control Technology (ASCT) installation will begin this month.

The project will take place as part of a year-long pilot along the Ajo Way and 12th Avenue Corridors.

“As part of the same pilot program, ASCT-enabled equipment was recently installed in the Park Avenue and Campbell Avenue corridors from Irvington Road to Valencia Road. Data from these corridors are collected and evaluated and can be used in the future to develop signal timing improvements and modifications, “the department said in a press release.” The technology works by collecting data with strategically placed sensors, normally placed by the vehicle detection system and evaluates the performance of the signal. “

According to the department, adaptive traffic light systems have proven themselves:

• Continuously distribute green time for all traffic movements
• Reduce traffic delays and congestion by creating a smoother flow
• Improve travel time reliability and reduce travel time variability
• Shorten idle time to reduce road wear
• Lower vehicle emissions
• Extend the effectiveness of the traffic light time control

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