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Belo Horizonte to expand smart traffic light system
Belo Horizonte plans to expand its smart traffic light system to cover half of the city's signalized intersections by December. The initiative follows a successful pilot project in the Santa Efigênia neighborhood, specifically at nine intersections on Niquelina and Domingos Vieira streets.
The pilot program, which utilizes cameras and artificial intelligence to prioritize public transit, resulted in a 30% increase in bus speeds and a reduction of approximately three minutes in travel time during morning peak hours. Data presented by the Belo Horizonte City Hall indicates that the technology benefits 8,874 passengers daily by automatically adjusting signal timing to favor approaching buses.
The system also impacted general traffic flow, with congestion decreasing by 17% on Niquelina Street during morning peaks and 13.5% on Domingos Vieira Street during afternoon peaks. Officials noted that the expansion aims to improve overall urban mobility and reduce travel times for commuters.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The technology uses cameras and artificial intelligence to identify approaching buses. www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The system benefits 8,874 passengers daily. www.em.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The pilot project increased bus speeds by 30% in the tested corridor. www.em.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Congestion on Niquelina Street fell by 17% during the morning peak. www.em.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Belo Horizonte will expand smart traffic lights to half of its signalized intersections by December. www.em.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Travel time decreased by approximately three minutes during morning peak hours. www.em.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Congestion on Domingos Vieira Street decreased by 13.5% during the afternoon peak. www.em.com.br · www.metropoles.com