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Put Technology to Work

Goal 1: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
Objective 2: Implement New Technology
Project Performance Measure(s) City Service Team (Department)
PTW Traffic Management  Implementation: Installing devices at Economic Development and Capital
1.2.6 Technology Improvements locations and bringing them online Investment (PWT)
 Management: Using device data to
improve traffic flow
Summary:

Implementing smart traffic management technology will Corridor and Travel Time Goal Actual
assist the city in developing a more efficient transportation Travel Time
system that enhances regional mobility and increases the NB Cooper St. (Turner‐Warnell Rd. to 19:17
quality of life for residents and visitors. IH‐30)
21:09 (+/‐ 2 min 7 sec)
Some of the benefits resulting from implementing new SB Cooper St. (IH‐30 to Turner‐Warnell 18:03
technology include: Rd.)
 Reduced traffic congestion 21:04 (+/‐ 2 min 6 sec)
 Prioritized traffic based on real‐time conditions NB Collins St. (S. Green Oaks Blvd. to N. 20:39
 Quicker response to traffic incidents Green Oaks Blvd.)
 Reduced pollution 19:28 (+/‐ 1 min 58 sec)
SB Collins St. (S. Green Oaks Blvd. to N. 17:46
During FY 2021, work to implement new traffic Green Oaks Blvd.)
management technology will focus on the following 19:34 (+/‐ 1 min 57 sec)
projects: EB Division St. (Bowen Rd. to SH‐360) 11:08
 Installation of connected vehicle devices at 35 10:24 (+/‐ 1 min 2 sec)
intersections along the Cooper Street (FM157) WB Division St. (Bowen Rd. to SH‐360) 10:28
Corridor. 10:52 (+/‐ 1 min 5 sec)
 Implementing a connected vehicle application to EB Pioneer Pkwy. (Green Oaks Blvd. to 12:16
provide signal information. SH‐360)
 Installation of lightbar sensors on City 13:49 (+/‐ 1 min 23 sec)
construction vehicles for recognition by WAZE for WB Pioneer Pkwy (SH‐360 to Green 13:09
increased public safety. Oaks Blvd.)
14:12 (+/‐ 1 min 25 sec)
Update:
The observed travel times were slightly better than last
quarter. Timing plans in place prior to COVID‐19 were
reinstated on several major corridors.

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