How many times have you been stuck in traffic at a red light for no apparent reason? Most likely, all of you. This summer, the Boston Department of Transportation has decided to take action by performing a series of timing adjustments to traffic signals at 60 intersections in the Back Bay and now the results are in. According to officials, before and after studies have shown that red light adjustments have reduced traffic delays of up to 29%. Of course, less traffic means less wasted fuel and less C02 emissions. -Continued In particular, the city of Boston announced that total fuel consumption savings to 60 intersections is estimated at a staggering 125,000 gallons per year (!!!) while vehicle emissions should be reduced from 4% to 10% and the total reduction in carbon monoxide emissions will most likely be 9.5 tons per year. "I am so pleased with this initiative," said Boston Mayor Thomas Menino M .. "This is an exciting project with considerable advantages. To reduce fuel consumption and reduce emissions is a great achievement, and relieve traffic congestion in the process is the icing on the cake. "
in fact, city officials are so pleased with the results they are already proceeding to phase two of the project which will see the registration of 29 fires traffic in six Boston neighborhoods (see examples below), while there will also be a third phase that will include the retiming traffic signals to a further signal 91 traffic.
Examples of estimated benefits of Phase II:
Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester - total reduction traffic delays than 40,000 hours per year. Total fuel consumption reduction to 30,000 liters per year. Total reduction in CO emissions to 2.2 tonnes per year.
Bennington Street, East Boston - Total reduction in traffic delays than 20,000 hours per year. Total fuel consumption reduction to 20,000 liters per year. Total reduction in CO emissions to 1.6 tonnes per year.
Washington Street Roslindale - Total reduction of traffic delays of 45,000 hours per year. Total fuel consumption reduction to 60,000 liters per year. Total reduction in CO emissions to 4.7 tonnes per year.
Source: City of Boston
How many times have you been stuck in traffic at a red light for no apparent reason? Most likely, all of you. This summer, the Boston Department of Transportation has decided to take action by performing a series of timing adjustments to traffic signals at 60 intersections in the