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An adaptive signal control system in Toronto, Canada increased traffic flow speeds by 3 to 16 percent.

8-12 November 1999
Toronto,Ontario,Canada

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Summary Information

This conference paper highlighted ITS and adaptive signal control techniques deployed in Toronto, Canada over the last 10 years.

Measurable efficiency benefits were reported during the following project.

Deployment of a SCOOT Signal System in Toronto

SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique) was an adaptive signal control system that quickly updated signal timings to meet the needs of changing traffic volumes and patterns. Toronto conducted a demonstration project to compare SCOOT to fixed (i.e., predetermined) signal timing control plans and found the adaptive signal control system increased traffic flow speeds by 3 to 16 percent.

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Source

ITS Technology Meeting Municipal Needs - The Toronto Experience

Author: Greenough and Kelman

Published By: Paper presented at the 6th World Congress Conference on ITS. Toronto, Canada

Source Date: 8-12 November 1999


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Application Areas

Intelligent Transportation Systems > Arterial Management > Traffic Control > Adaptive Signal Control

Goal Areas

Efficiency

Related Metropolitan Integration Links

Link 26: Arterial Management intra-component
Link 3: Arterial Management to Transit Management

Typical Deployment Locations

Metropolitan Areas

Keywords

traffic signals, adaptive signals

Benefit ID: 2007-00360