This bill amends the Congestion Relief and Transportation Trust Fund Renewal Act by requiring the Commissioner of Transportation to establish a program for implementing adaptive traffic signal technology at specific intersections maintained by the Department of Transportation. The program will target intersections that meet a traffic threshold based on the volume and speed of through traffic, which the department is tasked with developing. Once an intersection qualifies by meeting this threshold, the installation of adaptive traffic signal technology will be mandated during routine inspections, servicing, or replacement of traffic signals.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of considering practicality, financial feasibility, and the safety of pedestrian travel when deploying this technology. The intent is to improve traffic signal operations, reduce delays, and minimize air pollution, allowing for smoother traffic flow without compromising pedestrian safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:1B-21.16