Fresh upgrades to traffic technology are coming to several intersections in Chattanooga. The goal is to smooth commutes, according to a news release from the city.
The technology, a Gridsmart vehicle detection system created by the California-based Cubic Corp., uses fish-eye cameras on top of traffic lights to detect cars and pedestrians at an intersections. The cameras use that data to adjust the timing of light changes to accommodate the number of people or vehicles crossing at a certain time. Several intersections in Chattanooga have recently had the cameras installed.
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— Bonny Oaks Drive and Hickory Valley Road
— Cherokee Boulevard and Manufacturers Road
— Frazier Avenue and Barton Avenue
— East Brainerd Road and Panorama Drive
— East Brainerd Road and North Concord Road
The cost of adding cameras is covered by a grant, according to the news release.
Work on other intersections along the Highway 153 corridor is expected to end mid-December. The new installations are expected to cut down on total travel time in the city, according to the news release.
“By leveraging smart technology, we are taking a proactive approach to traffic management that reduces congestion, saves commuters time and improves safety across the city,” Corey Givens, manager of Chattanooga’s intelligent transportation systems, said in the release. “This is a major investment in Chattanooga’s infrastructure and our residents’ quality of life.”
— Compiled by Siena Duncan