The Ingenious Way Traffic Lights Worked Before Computers Were Invented

Traffic lights today are controlled by computers and other purpose-built systems, but what did people do before computers ...
Morning Overview on MSN

The clever way traffic lights worked before computers

Before the advent of computers, traffic lights were a marvel of mechanical and electromechanical engineering, utilizing ...
Post and Courier

Lexington uses AI to control traffic lights, raising questions while easing congestion

LEXINGTON — Lexington's automated traffic-light system, which became fully operational in November after 10 years of installation, is already being credited by town officials with having helped ease ...
EDN

Street Light Control System

Here is our new simple Electrical/Electronics project about Automatic Street Light Control System. It is simple and a powerful concept, which uses transistor (BC 547 NPN) as a switch ON and OFF the ...
WPTV-TV

Port St. Lucie traffic lights updated in real-time by automated system

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — We've listened and taken action from our Let's Hear It meetup in Port St. Lucie. Many who spoke with WPTV anchor Mike Trim said the traffic lights take too long to cycle, ...
Los Angeles Times

You aren’t imagining it, cyclists and pedestrians: L.A. traffic lights favor cars

In preparation for the 1984 Olympics, Los Angeles wanted to improve traffic flow and make moving around the city easier for athletes and visitors. To achieve that, the city developed the Automated ...

Historic Meriden traffic tower was Connecticut’s first electric traffic light

The famous Meriden Traffic Tower on display in the city represents a significant milestone in Connecticut transportation ...
HeraldNet

Automated traffic speed cameras get the green light in Mukilteo

MUKILTEO — The city might need to change the name of Mukilteo Speedway to Mukilteo Speedtrap. The Mukilteo City Council this week approved an ordinance to install automated traffic cameras at three ...