Ahmedabad: In a bid to streamline urban traffic and reduce signal wait times, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in coordination with the Ahmedabad City Traffic Police Department, plans to install an AI-powered Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) at 400 traffic junctions across the city.

This smart system aims to address the issue of fixed signal timings, where even after vehicles clear an intersection, others must wait unnecessarily for their turn. With ATCS, once the traffic flow on one side stops, the green signal will automatically switch to red, and the opposite side will quickly get the green signal, ensuring smoother movement.

For instance, if 30 seconds remain before a signal change and there is no traffic on one side, the system will immediately turn that signal red and allow the opposite side to proceed with a green signal. This prevents unnecessary waiting, saving drivers valuable time.

The AI-integrated system is estimated to cost ₹400 crore and will include vehicle detection sensors, intelligent and connected systems, a central communication network, and real-time updates on traffic conditions at each junction. It will also help monitor entire corridors and specific areas more effectively. AMC has already appointed a consultant agency, and the tender for the project will be floated soon.

The signal upgrade and central server integration will be carried out using AI technology. With synchronized signals, once a green signal is activated at one junction, subsequent junctions along the corridor will also turn green, allowing the continuous movement of vehicles. Emergency vehicles like ambulances will benefit from green corridors, and the enforcement of traffic rules, including imposing fines on violators, will become more efficient. DeshGujarat