Why are the Traffic Signals not Synchronized?
Traditional synchronization is not a possibility in the case of Northridge Dr/ Southridge Dr (Hwy2A) because of the uneven intersection spacing and 2-way traffic. Traditional synchronization is most commonly used in major downtown centres with one way streets as the most efficient way to move traffic. All of the Traffic Signals in Okotoks operate independently at varying cycle lengths depending on the traffic flows at each intersection. In the future when traffic volumes warrant, some “coordination” during specific times of the day to favour traffic flow in one direction or the other (North or South but not both) may be implemented. Coordination is not the same as conventional synchronization and may not always be obvious to the casual observer, however it does improve the efficiency of the entire traffic signal system. The Town will monitor traffic and take traffic counts as necessary to determine when upgrades or programming revisions should be completed.
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