Intersection Safety

Improve traffic signal timing and interconnect signals to improve efficient traffic flow and encourage a safe travel speed.

1. Screen corridors to determine ones with an overrepresentation of crashes, including an analysis of time of day.
2. Drive corridors during periods when crashes are overrepresented, and determine whether traffic progression can be improved.
3. Select corridors and periods for timing improvements, and select a target speed for the corridor.
4. Collect data, including travel time and delay data; conduct analyses; and develop new timing plans.
5. Implement new timing plans and fine-tune them in the field. Collect after travel time and delay data.
6. Evaluate timing improvements and monitor crash data. Perform an after evaluation.

MPOs, city and county transportation agencies, TexITE, and TxDOT.

• Identifying and securing a champion.
• Developing widespread buy-in and collaboration between jurisdictions along a corridor.
• Obtaining sufficient and sustained funding.