DDOT Expands Smart Traffic Signal Monitoring to Improve Mobility Across Washington, DC

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DDOT Expands Smart Traffic Signal Monitoring to Improve Mobility Across Washington, DC

Following a successful pilot, DDOT will enhance operations and performance monitoring at more than 1,600 signalized intersections citywide

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As part of DDOT's ongoing commitment to improving transportation operations, safety, and mobility, the agency continues to invest in data-driven tools that help engineers better understand how the transportation network is performing and identify opportunities to improve traffic signal timing for all road users.

"DDOT has maintained a successful model for multimodal signal timing optimization for many years," said DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum. "The addition of probe-based signal performance measures to our toolbox will help us enhance signal retiming and operations by working with richer datasets and more varied performance measures. That is a meaningful advancement in how we serve the people who live in, work in, and visit Washington."

The pilot program demonstrated the value of using real-world data from active traffic conditions to provide a broader view of intersection operations and support informed decision-making. The platform enables DDOT to monitor signal performance, collect operational data, and identify locations where signal timing adjustments may improve traffic flow and reliability.

Beginning in late June, DDOT engineers will have access to performance measures at every signalized intersection across the District. The expanded deployment will strengthen the agency's ability to proactively manage traffic operations, prioritize signal retiming efforts, and respond more efficiently to changing travel patterns.

Washington, DC's traffic signal network supports residents, commuters, businesses, visitors, and critical government operations every day. By expanding access to advanced performance data, DDOT is enhancing its ability to optimize signal operations and improve the transportation experience for all road users across the District.

For more information on DDOT signal assets, please visit: https://opendata.dc.gov/datasets/DCGIS::traffic-signal/explore

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