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TfL trials new approach to giving buses priority at traffic signals

27 March 2009
Bus priority at traffic signals could be enhanced by locating detection upstream of bus stops, say researchers
Bus priority at traffic signals could be enhanced by locating detection upstream of bus stops, say researchers

 

Bus journey times through traffic signal controlled junctions could be reduced by locating bus detectors upstream of bus stops, rather than downstream, according to researchers.

Traffic signal priority for buses is already in widespread use across the country. The system can extend the green time until the bus reaches the signals. In addition, when a bus arrives at the junction on a red signal, the system can shorten the green time for other arms of the junction, thereby cutting the time that...

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