51 new adaptive signals to be installed in Bengaluru. Know more here.

Bengalureans can anticipate a significant improvement in traffic management, as the Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) has initiated plans to install 51 new adaptive signals across the city.

This initiative falls under the Bengaluru City Road Safety and Traffic Management Project, with a tender floated for the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of these automated signals.

The proposed adaptive signals are strategically planned for 50 locations, distributed among various traffic divisions. The Traffic East division is slated to receive 13 signals, followed by 14 in the West Traffic Division, 11 in the North Traffic Division, and 13 in the South Traffic Division.

Beyond their automated capabilities, these adaptive signals possess the advanced feature of adjusting signal times based on real-time traffic volume. The central traffic control center will have the ability to manage these signals individually or as part of a group, offering a dynamic approach to traffic flow optimization.

Apart from the automation feature, the adaptive signals are capable of assigning the signal time based on the volume of traffic flow. The signal can be controlled through the central traffic control center as an individual junction or as part of a group of traffic junctions along a corridor or a region. The system would allow for the junction to be easily configured to be part of any corridor or group definition and could be changed easily through the controller.

The controller shall be capable of communicating with the ATCS system server through Ethernet on a managed leased line network or any other appropriate stable communication network. The controller should be enabled to optimize the traffic light timing using crowdsourced data, apart from the vehicle detector camera.

The adaptive signal controllers are designed to communicate with the ATCS system server through stable communication networks, ensuring efficient operation. Furthermore, the system can utilize crowdsourced data for optimizing traffic light timings, enhancing its responsiveness to real-world traffic dynamics.

A noteworthy feature is the manual control option through remote devices, providing flexibility in managing traffic signals. Additionally, the proposed system aims to prioritize designated emergency vehicles equipped with GPS devices, facilitating the creation of green corridors for ambulance passage.

The tender outlines signal placements at key junctions, including New Light Junction, New Horizon College backside, A Krishnappa Junction, Channasandra Junction, Seegehalli Junction, Kodathi Junction, Siddappa Reddy Junction, War Memorial Junction, Chandrika Junction, Kalyan Nagar Junction, Hennur Junction, Nice Road Junction, among others.

This initiative aligns with the 2022 proposal by Bengaluru Traffic Police to deploy adaptive signals at 50 locations, indicating a proactive approach toward enhancing traffic efficiency and safety in the city.

The system would also allow for manual control of the traffic signals using a remote device. The traffic signal system would also be able to provide priority to the designated emergency vehicles with GPS devices installed in them. The system would be especially helpful for creating green corridors for the passage of ambulances.

As per the tender, signals have been proposed at junctions, including, New Light Junction, New Horizon College back side, A Krishnappa Junction, Channasandra Junction, Seegehalli Junction, Kodathi Junction, Siddappa Reddy Junction, War Memorial Junction, Chandrika Junction, Kalyan Nagar Junction, Hennur Junction, Nice Road Junction, and more.

In 2022, Bengaluru Traffic Police proposed the installation of adaptive signals at 50 locations.