New Delhi: After facing heavy traffic in Delhi, the administration is all set to install ‘smart signals’ on the busy roads of Delhi. ‘Smart’ signalling system will measure traffic pressure on a stretch and will change signals on it accordingly. One of these are being installed at Dwarka Mor crossing. Traffic police will study its effectiveness during the peak hours.
Police will soon issue tenders for installing the system at Aurobindo Marg, India Gate, Nelson Mandela Marg and Connaught Place. “Earlier, we had technical difficulties and little expertise. If this project is successful, we will install it in other areas,” said Joint-Commissioner of Police, Anil Shukla.
The smart signals will have remote sensors which will communicate with nearby signals to control the traffic flow at a particular intersection. At present, signals are controlled through a pre-set timing system which at times result in pileups during peak hours or induce drivers to skip signals during lean hours.
Under the smart signalling system, if one signal breaks down, the others will keep functioning because each works independently. Police at control rooms can identify a faulty signal instantly if one of them breaks down. The smart signals with independent power systems have inbuilt antennas and sensors that relay a change of traffic light to the next post which, in turn, responds automatically.