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Green Lights Program Objectives

Green Lights Program Objectives. Improve Quality of Synchronization in a Short Timeframe Noticeable Improvements to Motorists Equitable Allocation of Green Time . Guiding Parameters. Improve Green-Band Alignment & Width Establish Consistent Cycle Length – 160 Seconds

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Green Lights Program Objectives

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  1. Green Lights ProgramObjectives • Improve Quality of Synchronization in a Short Timeframe • Noticeable Improvements to Motorists • Equitable Allocation of Green Time

  2. Guiding Parameters • Improve Green-Band Alignment & Width • Establish Consistent Cycle Length – 160 Seconds • Reduce Excess Side-Street Green Time • Maintain Pedestrian Walk-Time

  3. Typical Traffic Signal Cycle

  4. University Drive from Oakland Park Blvd to Griffin Road • 595 Express & Pine Island Rd Construction • Heavy PM Congestion Throughout • Good 2-Way N/S Progression Desired

  5. Already Completed: All Major E/W Corridors -- University Drive -- US-1

  6. Our Residents and Visitors are Seeing Immediate Benefits: • Synchronized Green Lights along East/West Corridors • Less Unnecessary Stops • Shorter Travel Times • Fuel Savings

  7. Responses from County Residents Have Been Very Positive…

  8. “…on University Drive… I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! I went from Southgate Blvd to Broward Blvd, an 8 mile stretch, cruising without stopping. It has never happened in my 22 years of driving on that road!!!” - P. Veliyathil

  9. Substantial Environmental Benefits: • $14.4 Million/Year in Fuel Saved • 300,000 Metric Tons/Year of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced

  10. Traffic Conditions Can ImpactGreen Lights Program: • Overcapacity Intersections - Rush Hour • Emergency Vehicle Preemptions • Crashes & Incidents • School Zones • Train Crossings and Bridge Openings • Construction – Lane Closures

  11. Next Step: • Complete the Remaining North/South Corridors by End of 2011

  12. Re-timing of Intersecting Roads will be More Complicated “Basketweave”

  13. Ongoing Efforts: • Continuous Refinements • Integration of Minor Roadways and Off-System Intersection Groups

  14. Related Efforts: • Modernization of the Countywide Signal System (SEI Program)

  15. (954) 847-2600 www.broward.org/TRAFFIC/GREENLIGHTS TRAFFIC@Broward.org

  16. A Multi-Disciplinary Effort by Many County Traffic Professionals

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