Iteris' Todd Kreter recently spoke to A&S Magazine about the benefits of sharing real-time traffic data.

Sharing real-time traffic information across different agencies is the key to developing smarter traffic solutions. Real-time traffic information is only available when traffic signals have a connection back to a central traffic management center. It is currently estimated that more than half of all signals are not connected, according to Todd Kreter, SVP and GM of Roadway Sensors at Iteris.

Once connected though, agencies can access real-time traffic information through an advanced traffic management system in a variety of formats. They can then determine a signal’s status, as well as its diagnostic status.

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