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The Adaptive Play

Adaptive intersection control gets a lot of buzz, but it can be expensive and difficult to manage. Knowing best practices can help make deploying an adaptive system a win-win situation.

Feature Article

Smart Adaptive

Many people incorrectly assume that radar detection cannot be used in adaptive systems, but the accurate, real-time data detected by Wavetronix SmartSensors is actually a huge benefit to most adaptive intersections.

Feature Article

Smart Upgrade

Highways England’s latest smart motorway upgrade has opened on the busy M3 as part of the agency’s long-term program to reduce congestion and improve travel times for all drivers.

How-to

7 Factors in Determining Where to Install an Adaptive System

Adaptive signal control technology adjusts the timing of the green, yellow, and red lights based on current traffic conditions, instead of relying on the pre-programmed signals of traditional intersections. When used along arterial highways and corridors, adaptive systems can improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and make roadways more efficient.