Traffic lights today are controlled by computers and other purpose-built systems, but what did people do before computers ...
UM researchers created a new signal timing system that relies on vehicle GPS data to smooth commutes by reducing stops. UM-based startup Connected Traffic Intelligence licensed the technology and has ...
Santa Clarita Valley has steadily grown into one of California’s most vibrant communities. Along with this growth has come a rising need for infrastructure that can keep pace with modern demands. From ...
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Pedestrian Safety Crisis data shows more than two dozen fatal incidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists occurred so far in 2025 in Marion County. The Indianapolis Department ...
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How Traffic Signals Really Work

Every green light, red light, and split second of timing is part of an invisible system designed to keep millions of people safe this video uncovers how engineers control chaos at intersections and ...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that night work is scheduled to begin next week on a project to install permanent traffic signals at the intersection of Kindig ...