Benefit
An adaptive signal control system in Oakland County, Michigan reduced travel time by 7.0 to 8.6 percent during peak periods.
4-6 May 1998
Oakland County,Michigan,United States
Summary Information
This study measured travel times before and after implementation of SCATS (Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System) on a 3.1-mile arterial corridor in Oakland County, Michigan. The results indicated travel time decreased 8.6 percent in the morning peak direction of travel and 7 percent in the evening peak direction of travel. Off peak and non-peak direction travel times were also improved, decreasing 6.6 to 31.8 percent. The improved travel times observed on this major arterial, however, lead to increased average delay on minor arterial approaches.
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Goal Areas
Typical Deployment Locations
Metropolitan Areas
Keywords
traffic signals, adaptive signals, Adaptive Signals
Benefit ID: 2000-00138
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