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10/10/24 09:41 AM IST

Bengaluru Traffic Police aims to switch to AI-powered traffic signals

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  • By January 2025, the Bengaluru Traffic Police aim to complete installation of AI-powered traffic signals at all 165 planned junctions. 
Bengaluru Adaptive Traffic Control System
  • A BATCS technology initiative designed to streamline traffic flow and reduce manual intervention at traffic signals. 
  • The Bengaluru Traffic Police have been implementing BATCS technology, which is designed to dynamically adjust signals based on real-time traffic conditions.
  • This initiative, according to officials, will enhance the efficiency of city-wide traffic management and reduce the burden on personnel who manually manage signals.
  • The Bengaluru Traffic Police have been implementing BATCS technology, which is designed to dynamically adjust signals based on real-time traffic conditions.
  • This initiative, according to officials, will enhance the efficiency of city-wide traffic management and reduce the burden on personnel who manually manage signals.
  • One of the key features of BATCS is its ability to centrally monitor and control traffic signals from a central command center.
  • This allows traffic police to respond more swiftly to changing traffic conditions and make necessary adjustments to signal timings.
  • Signals along major traffic corridors are synchronized to create ‘green waves’, allowing vehicles to pass through multiple junctions without stopping, thereby reducing travel time and improving fuel efficiency.
  • The system also prioritises emergency vehicles and has the potential for future integration with pedestrian and public transport needs.
  • In the event of an accident or other traffic-related incidents, BATCS can analyze predefined plans using simulation models at critical junctions, enabling rapid adjustments to maintain smooth traffic flow.
Expansion plan
  • By January 2025, the Bengaluru Traffic Police aim to complete the installation of AI-powered traffic signals at all 165 planned junctions.
  • The next phase will involve expanding the system to an additional 400 junctions across the city.
  • Once fully implemented, the traffic police expect the system to significantly reduce delays, improve travel time, and enhance overall road safety.
  • BATCS system is different from the recently launched Moderato system, which operates in Bengaluru’s Central Business District (CBD).
  • The Moderato system is based on the origin-destination method of signal control, which requires extensive data on traffic patterns.
  • BATCS, on the other hand, uses real-time traffic volume data and is a simpler, more effective control algorithm.
Source- The Hindu

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