This bill amends the Congestion Relief and Transportation Trust Fund Renewal Act to mandate the Commissioner of Transportation to establish a program for the implementation of adaptive traffic signal technology at specific intersections maintained by the Department of Transportation. The program will target intersections that meet a traffic threshold, which will be developed by the department based on the volume and speed of through traffic. The bill emphasizes the goal of improving traffic signal operations to minimize delays, reduce air pollution, and facilitate smoother traffic flow while ensuring pedestrian safety.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that once an intersection meets the established traffic threshold, the installation of adaptive traffic signal technology must occur during the routine inspection, servicing, or replacement of traffic signals. The legislation also requires the commissioner to take into account the practicality and financial feasibility of implementing this technology, as well as any potential risks to pedestrian travel.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:1B-21.16