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	McCain Dramatically reduces Congestion on the Second Busiest Arterial in San Diego County

McCain Dramatically reduces Congestion on the Second Busiest Arterial in San Diego County

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software
Applicable Industries	Cities & Municipalities Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Use Cases	Remote Control Smart City Operations Traffic Monitoring
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	San Marcos Boulevard, the second busiest surface arterial in San Diego County, faced significant congestion and delays due to high traffic volumes ranging from 22,000 to 46,000 vehicles daily. The corridor, which intersects a major highway and is lined with businesses and schools, experienced congestion during four peak travel periods: Morning Peak (AM), Midday Peak (MD), Evening Peak (PM), and School Hours/Off Peak (OFF). Despite having a previously coordinated traffic signal plan, the City of San Marcos continued to struggle with traffic congestion, necessitating a more effective solution to manage the high volume of vehicles and improve traffic flow. Read More
About Customer	The City of San Marcos, located in San Diego County, California, is a rapidly growing community known for its vibrant economy, educational institutions, and quality of life. As the second busiest surface arterial in the county, San Marcos Boulevard is a critical transportation corridor that supports a high volume of daily traffic, ranging from 22,000 to 46,000 vehicles. The boulevard is lined with businesses, schools, and residential areas, making it a vital artery for the city's residents and commuters. The City of San Marcos is committed to leveraging innovative technologies to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion, and improve the overall transportation experience for its citizens. By implementing advanced traffic control solutions, the city aims to create a more efficient and sustainable urban environment. Read More
Solution	The City of San Marcos selected McCain’s QuicTrac adaptive control system to optimize traffic flow on San Marcos Boulevard. This system was chosen for its compatibility with the city's existing controllers, cost-effectiveness, and ease of setup and maintenance. QuicTrac adaptive control provides real-time signal adjustments based on prevailing traffic conditions, making it an ideal solution for managing the high traffic volumes on the corridor. The deployment involved configuring the corridor into three adaptive groups for optimal performance. Existing infrastructure, including loop and video detectors and controllers, was utilized where available, and necessary communications and infrastructure upgrades were completed along the corridor. The adaptive control system significantly improved traffic flow by making real-time adjustments to signal coordination based on demand, resulting in reduced vehicle delays, stops, and fuel consumption. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software

Applicable Industries

Cities & Municipalities

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Use Cases

Remote Control

Smart City Operations

Traffic Monitoring

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

San Marcos Boulevard, the second busiest surface arterial in San Diego County, faced significant congestion and delays due to high traffic volumes ranging from 22,000 to 46,000 vehicles daily. The corridor, which intersects a major highway and is lined with businesses and schools, experienced congestion during four peak travel periods: Morning Peak (AM), Midday Peak (MD), Evening Peak (PM), and School Hours/Off Peak (OFF). Despite having a previously coordinated traffic signal plan, the City of San Marcos continued to struggle with traffic congestion, necessitating a more effective solution to manage the high volume of vehicles and improve traffic flow.

About Customer

The City of San Marcos, located in San Diego County, California, is a rapidly growing community known for its vibrant economy, educational institutions, and quality of life. As the second busiest surface arterial in the county, San Marcos Boulevard is a critical transportation corridor that supports a high volume of daily traffic, ranging from 22,000 to 46,000 vehicles. The boulevard is lined with businesses, schools, and residential areas, making it a vital artery for the city's residents and commuters. The City of San Marcos is committed to leveraging innovative technologies to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion, and improve the overall transportation experience for its citizens. By implementing advanced traffic control solutions, the city aims to create a more efficient and sustainable urban environment.

Solution

The City of San Marcos selected McCain’s QuicTrac adaptive control system to optimize traffic flow on San Marcos Boulevard. This system was chosen for its compatibility with the city's existing controllers, cost-effectiveness, and ease of setup and maintenance. QuicTrac adaptive control provides real-time signal adjustments based on prevailing traffic conditions, making it an ideal solution for managing the high traffic volumes on the corridor. The deployment involved configuring the corridor into three adaptive groups for optimal performance. Existing infrastructure, including loop and video detectors and controllers, was utilized where available, and necessary communications and infrastructure upgrades were completed along the corridor. The adaptive control system significantly improved traffic flow by making real-time adjustments to signal coordination based on demand, resulting in reduced vehicle delays, stops, and fuel consumption.

Impact #1	The implementation of QuicTrac adaptive control on San Marcos Boulevard led to significant improvements in travel time, delay, and corridor speed, far exceeding initial expectations.
Impact #2	The system achieved a benefit-cost ratio of 8:1, demonstrating its cost-effectiveness and the substantial public benefits it delivered.
Impact #3	The City of San Marcos received local and national recognition for their 'Smart Corridor' project, showcasing the benefits of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions.

Impact #1

The implementation of QuicTrac adaptive control on San Marcos Boulevard led to significant improvements in travel time, delay, and corridor speed, far exceeding initial expectations.

Impact #2

The system achieved a benefit-cost ratio of 8:1, demonstrating its cost-effectiveness and the substantial public benefits it delivered.

Impact #3

The City of San Marcos received local and national recognition for their 'Smart Corridor' project, showcasing the benefits of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions.

Benefit #1	46.0% reduction in vehicle delay
Benefit #2	39.1% reduction in the number of stops
Benefit #3	7.8% reduction in fuel consumption

Benefit #1

46.0% reduction in vehicle delay

Benefit #2

39.1% reduction in the number of stops

Benefit #3

7.8% reduction in fuel consumption

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McCain Dramatically reduces Congestion on the Second Busiest Arterial in San Diego County

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