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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the second phase of the emirate’s smart pedestrian signaling project, which includes 10 new stations.
With these installations, the total number of smart pedestrian signal locations will increase to 28 by 2024.
The launch of this phase follows the successful outcome of the first phase, which involved the installation of smart pedestrian signals at various key locations in Dubai.
The expansion of the project demonstrates RTA’s commitment to utilizing cutting-edge smart technology and IoT to ensure seamless traffic management and improve the safety of pedestrians and motorists, the RTA said.
Smart Signal technology is operated by a system that relies on sensors connected to ground-based optical systems synchronized with signal light operation.
It senses the movement of pedestrians on the sidewalk (before crossing the road) and on the crosswalk (while crossing the road). This significantly improves pedestrian safety, it adds, while also improving the efficiency of traffic light operations and ensuring better management of signal times.
Mohammed Al Ali, Director of Intelligent Traffic Management at RTA’s Traffic and Roads Department, said: “It turns out that the system is effective when it comes to people who need more time to cross the road, such as elderly residents, people of determination and people with luggage or prams.”
“The results showed that since the introduction of smart pedestrian signals, there have been no pedestrian accidents, confirming the effectiveness of the project in improving traffic safety at intersections. It also improves vehicle flow by canceling pedestrian mode in case it is not detected pedestrians, thus providing more time for motorists,” he explained.
Al Ali said the RTA initiative will help support Dubai’s ambitious vision to become a leading smart city and a global pioneer in intelligent transport systems.
The selection of locations for the installation of smart pedestrian signals was guided by criteria developed in coordination with strategic partners, focusing on the proximity of pedestrian crossings to each other, pedestrian accident rates at signals, street classification (speed limit, number of lanes), he added, each direction), location and distance of pedestrian bridges, and road design.-TradeArabia News Service
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