January 14, 2016
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize its traffic signals, the City of Toronto has recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of a new, adaptive ‘smart signal’ system. Smart traffic signals adjust in realtime to traffic volumes on the roadway, meaning that signals can allocate green time in a way that helps minimize congestion.
The City has operated about 350 smart signals since the early 1990s, but the current system has reached the end of its service life. The City is hopeful that international leaders in the area of smart signals will respond to this RFP, giving Toronto a chance to see and adopt the best possible technology.
This RFP calls for a 20-intersection pilot beginning in late 2016/early 2017, with the option to expand the program to up to 500 signals over the next five years if the pilot is successful.
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