Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to introduce smart traffic signals equipped with adaptive traffic control system (ATCS) technology. This system is expected to reduce the waiting period for people at traffic signals.
Often, motorists have to wait longer at the traffic signals due to the pre-set time limit, despite less traffic on the other sides of the crossroads.
To address this issue, Ahmedabad’s traffic signals will go the smart way. The ATCS will be integrated with artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, which will automatically increase the green signal time at locations where there is a longer queue of vehicles.
Typically, this system works in such a way that if there are no vehicles within its 30-metre range, the signal will automatically turn off and the road will be cleared for another lane.
Suppose the signal on one side of a four-way intersection has a heavier traffic density and a 90-second opening time, while the traffic on the other side is light, the system will automatically reduce the red light time to 60 seconds. It will take into account the traffic on all sides, thereby reducing the waiting time at the signal and allowing motorists to exit quickly.
This system was announced by the AMC five years ago as well.