Friday, January 21, 2011

Traffic technology to improve flow

Do you ever feel like you're been sitting at a traffic light way too long? Technology could change how long you have to wait. In fact, in some intersections in West Des Moines -- especially those near Jordan Creek Town Center -- a new program is being installed that will monitor backups. It's almost like having a cop on every corner, according to our news partners at KCCI.







Jim Dickinson is a West Des Moines traffic engineer who says when stop and go traffic is reduced, rear-end collisions can be prevented. West Des Moines is using federal grant money for the new technology.

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