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Hindustan Times
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru launches adaptive traffic control at signals in a bid to ease congestion
In an initiative to embrace real-time traffic management, Bengaluru has rolled out an update to the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS), a move authorities say marks a substantial leap toward smarter urban mobility. The smart traffic signals in Bengaluru have drawn criticism from several over their efficiency and timing.(X) READ | IPS officer Karthik Reddy takes over as Bengaluru's new traffic police chief. 5 facts you need to know about him Announcing the development on social media site X, the city's traffic police stated, 'Bengaluru takes a significant step towards smarter mobility. The Bengaluru Adaptive Traffic Control System (BATCS) uses real-time data to streamline signal timings, reduce delays, and improve commuter experience. An efficient city starts with intelligent mobility.' READ | Bengaluru commuters slam 'unscientific' traffic signals on Outer Ring Road, seek police fix Traffic cops shared a video of the same, which detailed the new update, saying, 'New update at ATSC signals', 'Now showing count down before green signal, even in vehicle actuated or manual mode.' 'Helps drivers prepare and move smoothly', 'Smarter signals, smoother Bengaluru,' it added. Watch the video here: This initiative follows closely on the heels of IAS officer Karthik Reddy stepping in as Bengaluru's traffic police chief, bringing renewed attention to traffic management strategies across the city. READ | 'Longer waits, manual overrides': Ex-top cop sparks debate on Bengaluru's new AI traffic signals Social media has also been abuzz with citizen concerns about 'unscientific' traffic signal timings. A viral post recently expressed frustration over misaligned traffic lights and prolonged waiting periods at intersections. BJP leader and former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao publicly criticized the new AI-powered technology at traffic signals, labelling them as 'counter productive.' On X, he argued that the system is causing 'longer waits and making commutes worse.' Rao also noted that manual overrides — a sign of persistent problems — have become increasingly common. Bengaluru's infamous traffic congestion remains a pressing issue, especially after the recent ban on bike taxis, which shed a spotlight on mobility and commute crisis in the city. With incomplete infrastructure projects adding to bottlenecks at well-known choke points, city officials are actively seeking methods to ease the vehicular gridlock.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
GHMC bags award for Intelligent Transportation System
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has been conferred with the Golden Globe Tigers Award 2025 in the category of Intelligent Transportation System, at an international ceremony held at The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences, Malaysia, informed a press note from the civic body. This recognition was awarded for GHMC's pioneering initiative in deploying a largescale Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System (ATCS) across the city, the note said. The ATCS project, implemented in collaboration with the Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda Police Commissionerate and Arcadis IBI Group, covers 280 traffic intersections and 94 pelican signals across key corridors in the city. Leveraging real-time traffic detection and centralised dynamic signal control, the system has led to 15–20% increase in average travel speed on key corridors, the press release claimed.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dwarka Expressway is set to get traffic lights at 6 junctions
Gurgaon: GMDA has decided to install traffic signals at six key junctions along the surface road of Dwarka Expressway to tackle the growing traffic load and improve safety of commuters. The sector 84-88-36A dividing road, Basai Garhi Road, the intersections of sectors 101-102-102A-104 and 102A-103-104, Shri Ram Chowk, which caters to sectors 103 to 106, and the junction connecting sectors 105-106-109-110 will get traffic signals. These locations were identified in coordination with the traffic police, who said there was a surge in traffic since the launch of the Gurgaon section of the expressway in Feb last year. The stretch, which connects several sector roads and provides access to high-rises, commercial complexes, and colonies, lacks traffic management infrastructure, a concern repeatedly raised by commuters. A GMDA official said that the project's design was submitted to NHAI, which maintains the expressway. "The surface road caters to a significant volume of local traffic. The expressway has become a key route for residents and office-goers, especially with increasing occupancy in high-rises along the corridor. The installation of traffic signals is being done for a safe and smooth traffic flow," the official said, adding that these will be installed under adaptive traffic control system (ATCS) signals project of GMDA. Moreover, residents have welcomed the decision, calling it a much-needed step toward safe commuting on the expressway. "The stretch needed signals considering the increasing traffic volume. However, there should have been better planning and coordination between NHAI and local civic agencies when the expressway was being constructed. NHAI constructed rotaries, which are huge in size and leave little space for vehicular flow, causing traffic congestion during peak hours. Now if signals are to be installed, then there will be no need for roundabouts," said Sunil Sareen, joint convenor, Dwarka Expressway Gurugram development association.
