approach has been crucial in managing the city's heavy traffic, including areas with significant truck traffic. While being utilized in the Alliance Area, implementing adaptive signal control technology in other regions of Fort Worth could optimize traffic signal timings especially along routes frequently used by trucks. This would help reduce congestion during peak hours and improve the efficiency of truck traffic, supporting Fort Worth's transportation goals. Automated Incident Detection In New York City, Transcore’s AID systems 27 have been deployed to enhance the city's incident detection and response capabilities. These systems use sensors and cameras to monitor traffic in real time, allowing for quick identification and management of traffic incidents, including those involving trucks. For Fort Worth, adopting systems like Transcore’s AID systems could significantly improve the city’s ability to manage traffic incidents, particularly those involving trucks. Quick detection and response could help reduce the impact of accidents on major truck routes, supporting smoother traffic operations and enhanced safety. Signal Preemption and Prioritization Systems Rekor’s signal preemption solutions 28 have been implemented to prioritize emergency vehicles, ensuring they can navigate through intersections quickly and safely. This system detects approaching emergency vehicles and adjusts traffic signals accordingly, which is especially useful in areas with heavy truck traffic. The NCTCOG has announced traffic signal technology system partnerships to help trucks move more efficiently through some of the region’s key freight corridors. The City of Fort Worth, along with other cities in the region and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, is helping to deploy a Freight Signal Optimization Program across more than 500 traffic signals in their jurisdictions. This technology could be further utilized to enhance emergency response times, particularly in areas with high truck traffic. This could be critical in reducing delays during emergencies and improving public safety in truck-heavy corridors.
27 Transcore. (n.d.). New York City automated incident detection case study. Transcore Traffic Management Solutions. https://transcore.com/ 28 Rekor Systems. (n.d.). Traffic Solutions: Signal Preemption case study. Rekor Systems. https://rekor.ai/traffic-solutions
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