Arapahoe County’s Traffic Signal Health Index Program is —
figuratively — stopping traffic in the nation’s engineering
communities.
In September, the program was featured in the Institution of
Transportation Engineers Journal, an international magazine geared
toward transportation engineers. The program also received a
first-place award this year from the Colorado Chapter of the
American Public Works Association.
The computerized Traffic Signal Health Index Program identifies
and prioritizes traffic signals in need of repair or replacement,
ensuring more efficient and safer travel.
Officials say it is the first program of its kind that looks at
the “health” of traffic signals to prioritize maintenance and
replacement. The system also shows trends in deterioration, helping
county staff predict future needs.
“I continue to be impressed by our employees’ efforts to look at
new and innovative ways to serve our citizens with the most
efficient use of taxpayer funds,” County Commissioner Rod
Bockenfeld said. “The traffic-signal program allows Arapahoe County
to better identify and fix maintenance issues before they affect
the public and flow of traffic.”
Traffic-operations manager Jerry Maschka says the program will
also help the county catch problems while parts are under warranty,
saving taxpayer dollars.”
