Traffic Signal Operations

Traffic signal coordination

Traffic signals are timed to minimize stops and delays at an intersection. 

Oakville uses a centralized traffic-control systems and state-of-the-art equipment to monitor traffic signals and to control their coordination.

Did you know?

• Optimization for all directions of traffic usually favours the heavier direction of flow. 
• Perfect synchronization for one direction of traffic on a street results in frequent stops and delays to the other direction