Red lights in Nashville to become more efficient

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The commute around Nashville is expected to improve as the city works to make red lights shorter and signal timing better.

The Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) is using fiber-powered advanced traffic controllers in smart signal cabinets.

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The first smart signal cabinet was installed at Harding Place and Ezell Pike in South Nashville and more are on the way.

“This will allow s to connect signals, buses and traffic into NDOT’s traffic management center in the next two years. This will mean shorter waits, better coordination and fewer surprises for everyone,” explained Choose How You Move Chief Program Officer Sabrina Sussman…

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