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	CDOT Improves Traffic Operations and Saves Residents Millions Using Adaptive Signal Control

CDOT Improves Traffic Operations and Saves Residents Millions Using Adaptive Signal Control

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Cities & Municipalities Transportation
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Smart City Operations Traffic Monitoring Vehicle Performance Monitoring
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	The US 50 corridor in Pueblo, CO faced erratic and unpredictable traffic conditions, exposing the limitations of traditional time-of-day signal timing. The corridor primarily serves commuters during the week and recreational travelers on weekends, with traffic patterns influenced by school schedules, tourist activities, and weather conditions. The eight-mile project area included 10 signalized intersections and experienced significant congestion levels. Traditional signal timing plans were ineffective in managing the rapidly changing traffic demands, leading to increased stop delays, travel times, and fuel consumption. Read More
About Customer	The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for managing and maintaining the state's transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and traffic signals. CDOT aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for motorists. The department decided to implement an adaptive signal control system to address the unpredictable traffic patterns on the US 50 corridor in Pueblo, CO. By leveraging real-time data, CDOT sought to optimize signal timing and improve overall traffic operations, ultimately benefiting commuters, recreational travelers, and the environment. Read More
Solution	CDOT chose McCain’s QuicTrac Adaptive Signal Control System to replace the traditional time-of-day signal timing plans. The adaptive system utilizes real-time traffic data to create signal timing plans on-the-fly, responding to the current traffic demand. This approach allows for more efficient traffic management, reducing stop delays and improving travel times. The system was deployed along the eight-mile US 50 corridor, which includes 10 signalized intersections. Corridor operations were evaluated pre and post-implementation using measures such as travel time, stop delay, speed, fuel consumption, and vehicle emissions. The adaptive system demonstrated significant improvements in traffic flow and reduced environmental impact. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Cities & Municipalities

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Smart City Operations

Traffic Monitoring

Vehicle Performance Monitoring

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

The US 50 corridor in Pueblo, CO faced erratic and unpredictable traffic conditions, exposing the limitations of traditional time-of-day signal timing. The corridor primarily serves commuters during the week and recreational travelers on weekends, with traffic patterns influenced by school schedules, tourist activities, and weather conditions. The eight-mile project area included 10 signalized intersections and experienced significant congestion levels. Traditional signal timing plans were ineffective in managing the rapidly changing traffic demands, leading to increased stop delays, travel times, and fuel consumption.

About Customer

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for managing and maintaining the state's transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and traffic signals. CDOT aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for motorists. The department decided to implement an adaptive signal control system to address the unpredictable traffic patterns on the US 50 corridor in Pueblo, CO. By leveraging real-time data, CDOT sought to optimize signal timing and improve overall traffic operations, ultimately benefiting commuters, recreational travelers, and the environment.

Solution

CDOT chose McCain’s QuicTrac Adaptive Signal Control System to replace the traditional time-of-day signal timing plans. The adaptive system utilizes real-time traffic data to create signal timing plans on-the-fly, responding to the current traffic demand. This approach allows for more efficient traffic management, reducing stop delays and improving travel times. The system was deployed along the eight-mile US 50 corridor, which includes 10 signalized intersections. Corridor operations were evaluated pre and post-implementation using measures such as travel time, stop delay, speed, fuel consumption, and vehicle emissions. The adaptive system demonstrated significant improvements in traffic flow and reduced environmental impact.

Impact #1	The QuicTrac Adaptive system led to a 39% decrease in stop delays, significantly improving traffic flow along the corridor.
Impact #2	Travel times improved by 6%, allowing motorists to reach their destinations more quickly and efficiently.
Impact #3	The system resulted in a daily savings of 1,013 vehicle travel hours, translating to 253,250 travel hours saved annually.

Impact #1

The QuicTrac Adaptive system led to a 39% decrease in stop delays, significantly improving traffic flow along the corridor.

Impact #2

Travel times improved by 6%, allowing motorists to reach their destinations more quickly and efficiently.

Impact #3

The system resulted in a daily savings of 1,013 vehicle travel hours, translating to 253,250 travel hours saved annually.

Benefit #1	$5.2 million saved each year for drivers due to reduced travel time and fuel consumption.
Benefit #2	39% decrease in stop delays.
Benefit #3	6% improvement in travel times.

Benefit #1

$5.2 million saved each year for drivers due to reduced travel time and fuel consumption.

Benefit #2

39% decrease in stop delays.

Benefit #3

6% improvement in travel times.

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CDOT Improves Traffic Operations and Saves Residents Millions Using Adaptive Signal Control

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