Overview
Traffic congestion is a major problem in cities of all sizes. This report describes how some relatively simple, low-cost adjustments to a traffic signal system can reduce traffic congestion and lead to big payoffs in time savings, environmental benefits, and safety. The report is organized in the following seven chapters: (1) Traffic Signals: Tools for Improving Safety and Traffic Flow; (2) Simple Strategies with Big Payoffs; (3) How Traffic Signals Work; (4) When Is a Signal Needed?; (5) Traffic Signal Maintenance; (6) Legal Aspects; and (7) Funding Traffic Signal Improvements.Source Organization Location
Washington
DC
Operations Area of Practice
Traffic Signal Timing
Regional Traffic Signal Operations & Program Management
Organizational Capability Element
Arterial Traffic Control Device Operations
Content Type
Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Role in Organization
Senior Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Technician
Engineer
Senior Manager
Associate Engineer
Publishing Organization
ITE
FHWA
Objective
Learning
How-To
Available Tools