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Source: Information Display Company
Portland, -- Information Display Company, a leading developer and manufacturer of radar speed sign technology today announced the launch of TrafficFlow Manager™, a driver alert display that works with traffic signal timing to alleviate traffic congestion. When mounted along a route with timed traffic signals, the display informs drivers that the lights are synchronized and lets them know the proper speed they must maintain in order to avoid having to stop for a red light.
TrafficFlow Manager can be a key component of a total traffic signal synchronization strategy
Studies have shown that comprehensive programs that include both operational and technical components such as TrafficFlow Manager, can significantly increase the benefits these programs provide.
By synchronizing the lights, we've been able to increase safety and reduce driver frustration
The key is ensuring that drivers understand that the lights are timed and what speed to travel in order to take advantage of the arrangement.
A growing number of cities across the U.S. are finding the use of timed traffic signals can dramatically improve traffic flow and reduce fuel consumption. The Institute of Traffic Engineers reports that a comprehensive signal timing program can reduce overall travel time by 7-13 percent, reduce delays by 15-37 percent and reduce fuel usage by 6-9 percent.
"TrafficFlow Manager can be a key component of a total traffic signal synchronization strategy," said Gary ODell, president of Information Display Company. "Studies have shown that comprehensive programs that include both operational and technical components such as TrafficFlow Manager, can significantly increase the benefits these programs provide."
A report issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation showed that a traffic light synchronization program in Texas reduced delays by 24.6 percent and fuel consumption by 14.2 percent. A similar program in Austin Texas saved commuters 2.3 million hours of their time and 1.2 million gallons of fuel usage.
"By synchronizing the lights, we've been able to increase safety and reduce driver frustration," said John Bean, traffic engineer for the City of Longview, Washington. "The key is ensuring that drivers understand that the lights are timed and what speed to travel in order to take advantage of the arrangement."
photo: Jupiter Images
Source: Information Display Company
Portland, -- Information Display Company, a leading developer and manufacturer of radar speed sign technology today announced the launch of TrafficFlow Manager™, a driver alert display that works with traffic signal timing to alleviate traffic congestion. When mounted along a route with timed traffic signals, the display informs drivers that the lights are synchronized and lets them know the proper speed they must maintain in order to avoid having to stop for a red light.
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TrafficFlow Manager can be a key component of a total traffic signal synchronization strategy
Studies have shown that comprehensive programs that include both operational and technical components such as TrafficFlow Manager, can significantly increase the benefits these programs provide.
By synchronizing the lights, we've been able to increase safety and reduce driver frustration
The key is ensuring that drivers understand that the lights are timed and what speed to travel in order to take advantage of the arrangement.
A growing number of cities across the U.S. are finding the use of timed traffic signals can dramatically improve traffic flow and reduce fuel consumption. The Institute of Traffic Engineers reports that a comprehensive signal timing program can reduce overall travel time by 7-13 percent, reduce delays by 15-37 percent and reduce fuel usage by 6-9 percent.
"TrafficFlow Manager can be a key component of a total traffic signal synchronization strategy," said Gary ODell, president of Information Display Company. "Studies have shown that comprehensive programs that include both operational and technical components such as TrafficFlow Manager, can significantly increase the benefits these programs provide."
A report issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation showed that a traffic light synchronization program in Texas reduced delays by 24.6 percent and fuel consumption by 14.2 percent. A similar program in Austin Texas saved commuters 2.3 million hours of their time and 1.2 million gallons of fuel usage.
"By synchronizing the lights, we've been able to increase safety and reduce driver frustration," said John Bean, traffic engineer for the City of Longview, Washington. "The key is ensuring that drivers understand that the lights are timed and what speed to travel in order to take advantage of the arrangement."
photo: Jupiter Images