All traffic signals in Baltimore are being retimed to adjust for population growth and to improve pedestrian safety.
Project Brief
- How many signals are being retimed?
1,100. Baltimore has a lot of traffic signals. - How long will the retiming take?
3 years. The project began in April of 2023, and some areas are already completed. The whole project will be done in 2026. - What areas are being worked on?
The entire city! - What are the goals with the retiming?
Pedestrian SafetyReduce Speeding
Reduce Delays
Improve Connectivity
Maintain Synchronization
Maintenance & Upgrades
- What does it take to retime a traffic signal?
The process includes:Data Collection Phase: determining existing timings, measuring traffic volumes, assessing roadway characteristics, and conducting field observations
Analysis Phase: using traffic software to create models of the traffic conditions and determine how changes can benefit operations
Implementation Phase: programming the signal controllers with the new timing
Post Implementation: ongoing monitoring and adjustments as needed
Additional information can be found here. Questions or comments are welcome.
Transit Choices applauds Baltimore City DOT for their commitment to this important project. Signal retiming is crucial to better accommodate fluctuating traffic patterns, as well as the needs of pedestrians and cyclists.
Thank you.