Remotely Controlled Traffic Signals Paving Future of Highway Construction Safety

At the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) conference in Missoula, Montana, roadway safety took center stage with the unveiling of an innovative, remotely controlled traffic signal system developed by Superior Traffic Services. Designed to augment and potentially reduce the reliance on traditional flaggers in construction zones, the compact device can control stop lights at construction sites and congestion points nationwide. Equipped with a controller, redundant radar, and video detection, the signals transmit real-time data to a command center, enabling contractors to monitor operations around the clock. As Brady Markell, Director of Business Development at Street Smart, notes, once contractors adopt the system, “they kind of wonder why they didn’t start using them 5 years ago,” highlighting the system’s significant contribution to construction safety and efficiency.