Akron Regional ITS Architecture (2022)

City of Akron Traffic Signal Upgrade and Timing Optimization

Description

This project represents the City of Akron's effort for traffic signal upgrade/modernization and signal timing optimization. The traffic signal upgrade and modernization effort include upgrades, installation or reconstruction of traffic signals, controllers, detection systems, EVP, interconnects, pedestrian signals and other improvements for traffic signal operations and safety. This project also includes developing and implementing optimized signal timing plans, reprogramming the City's existing traffic signal control system software to optimize traffic signal timing and coordination between signals, as well as developing and implementing transit signal priority (TSP) plans to improve the speed and reliability of transit services.

Status: Future

Timeframe: Medium to Long

Stakeholders

City of Akron Engineering Bureau
General Public

Inventory

City of Akron Traffic Operations Center
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment
Cyclists
Pedestrians

Services

TM03–Traffic Signal Control (City of Akron Traffic Signal Upgrade and Timing Optimization)

Interfaces

Source	Flow	Destination	Status
City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	signal control commands	City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	Future
City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	signal control device configuration	City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	Future
City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	signal control plans	City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	Future
City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	signal system configuration	City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	Future
City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	traffic detector control	City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	Future
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	crossing permission	Cyclists	Future
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	crossing permission	Pedestrians	Future
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	right–of–way request notification	City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	Future
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	signal control status	City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	Future
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	signal fault data	City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	Future
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	traffic detector data	City of Akron Traffic Operations Center	Future
Cyclists	crossing call	City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	Future
Pedestrians	crossing call	City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment	Future