Coordinate traffic signals and/or optimize signal timing to minimize car idling at intersections yet maintain safe and publicly acceptable vehicle speeds.
Best Practice of this action
Rating Guideline
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Traffic signals placed into “flash mode” during certain hours of the night; report synchronized traffic signals, flashing yellow left turn arrow signals, installation of detectors in at least 10% of city signals (operated under traffic actuated/responsive mode). Report roundabouts under BPA 11.6. Report pedestrian plans under BPA 11.4. |
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Work with the county/MnDOT to interconnect traffic signals and coordinate them in one corridor; install one or more bicycle crossing signal detectors; implement traffic signs in place of traffic signals in lower-traffic areas to minimize costs. |
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Provide estimates of reduced delays, gas use, stops; work with the county/MnDOT to interconnect/coordinate among traffic signals and synchronize them along several corridors. |
Resources
- Traffic Signal Timing and Coordination Manual (MnDOT) and Signal Timing Manual (2nd Edition: National Cooperative Highway Research Program: 2014)
Order Number
4
Action Type
Finite