Although we don’t generally preach about the available methods to improve the flow of vehicular traffic, Larry Lebowitz from the Herald, recently dug up the truth about Miami’s hectic streetlight grid. The system is archaic to say the least, as it was considered cutting edge technology back when disco was just coming of age.
As we have come to expect with nearly every county project, the upgrading of the system is years behind schedule and millions over budget (with many consultant firms cashing in on the stupidity.) It never ceases to amaze us how such a car-based society can go so long without upgrading the timing on the streetlights.
However crucial the fix may be, we would like to clarify that there is no easy solution for the traffic in Miami. Though adjusting the timing and synchronization of the streetlights may improve the traffic flow slightly, it is not a plausible long-term solution.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers says that signal timing should be reviewed every year to maintain effectiveness and efficiency.
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