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Part of situation: U.S. cities pilot ‘rest in red’ traffic signals (2 clusters)

Albuquerque and Portland use speed sensors to reward safe drivers

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US cities including Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Portland, Oregon, are implementing new traffic signal technologies to reduce high-speed crashes. The strategy utilizes a concept known as ‘rest in red,’ where signals default to red until a vehicle approaches.

To further encourage safe driving, these cities have integrated speed sensors into the system. Drivers who travel at or below the posted speed limit are rewarded with earlier green lights, while speeders are forced to wait longer. Albuquerque has deployed this technology on Lead and Coal avenues, reporting a significant decrease in accidents and injuries.

In Portland, officials have introduced the concept on Southeast Powell Boulevard during late-night hours. City signal manager Peter Koonce describes the method as a ‘virtual speed bump’ and notes that early results are promising.

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Albuquerque · Jennifer Turner · Peter Koonce · Portland

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Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights [mymotherlode.com]
15 days ago
Pojedini američki gradovi nagrađuju oprezne vozače s manje crvenih svjetala [www.klix.ba]
15 days ago
Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights [srnnews.com]
15 days ago
Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
15 days ago
Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights [www.independent.co.uk]
15 days ago