Troy ITS Signal Improvements Phase II (2010 LGAA)

City of Troy
County: Rensselaer County
Population: 10,001 to 50,000
CIty Hall: (518) 270-4495

The Troy ITS Signal Improvements project was a locally administered Federal aid design project that involved the rehabilitation of 22 traffic signals in the historic downtown. The project was developed to replace antiquated traffic signal equipment and provide a coordinated signal system that would reduce vehicular delays and the resulting emissions.

The City balanced the needs of motor vehicles with pedestrian safety and accessibility by providing ADA compliant sidewalk ramps and pedestrian signals. A 36% reduction in accident rates is expected as a result of replacing the roadside mount signals with overhead mast arms. The new crosswalks, ADA curb ramps and pedestrian signals improved accessibility. The LED lights are also easier to see and require less energy to operate.