Area traffic controls

 AREA TRAFFIC CONTROLS

An Area Traffic Control (ATC) System involves coordination of traffic signals over a complete network of signals covering an area that might be considered homogeneous from the point of view of traffic operation. Such a system is computer aided as the problem is extremely complex because of crossing of several routes at common intersections.

• ATC systems are intelligent, real-time, dynamic traffic control systems which are designed to effectively respond to rapid variations in dynamic traffic conditions. 

• It is an advanced process to control the traffic. It is a traffic responsive system that use data from vehicle detectors and optimize traffic signal time in real time. 

• The timing plan of traffic controllers changes automatically. The technique employs digital computers for achieving the desired objective.