Benefit
In Oakland County, Michigan a two-phase project to retime 640 traffic signals resulted in a benefit-cost ratio of 175:1 for the first phase and 55:1 for the second.
November/December 2004
Oakland County,Michigan,United States
Summary Information
This journal article examined how appropriate timing of traffic signals can decrease congestion, improve air quality, and reduce fuel consumption. Example retiming programs in Syracuse, New York and Oakland County, Michigan were highlighted.
FINDINGS
The benefits of improved signal timing have been demonstrated in Oakland County, Michigan and Syracuse, New York. In Oakland County, Michigan a two-phase project to retimed 640 traffic signals resulted in a benefit-cost ratio of 175:1 for the first phase and 55:1 for the second.
FINDINGS
The benefits of improved signal timing have been demonstrated in Oakland County, Michigan and Syracuse, New York. In Oakland County, Michigan a two-phase project to retimed 640 traffic signals resulted in a benefit-cost ratio of 175:1 for the first phase and 55:1 for the second.
Notes
See also: Syracuse Signal Interconnect Project: Before and After Analysis Final Report. Prepared by DMJM Harris for the New York State Department of Transportation. September 2003.Goal Areas
Typical Deployment Locations
Metropolitan Areas
Keywords
coordinated signals, signal coordination, centralized signal control, signal synchronization, traffic signals, advanced signal control, signal timing optimization, coordinated signal control, advanced signal controller, traffic signal retiming, retiming
Benefit ID: 2007-00313
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