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Lake Forest says traffic signal synchronization cut travel time, cost commuters $2.6 million per year in savings
Summary
City traffic manager reported a completed signal synchronization project along El Toro corridor that the city says reduced stops and travel times, improved detection and is projected to save commuters about $2.6 million annually versus a $275,000 Lake Forest share of the project cost.
Lake Forest — The city presented final results on the Lake Forest traffic signal synchronization project on May 20, saying the corridor upgrades reduced travel times, cut the number of stops and are expected to produce sizable annual savings for commuters.
Traffic Manager Tran Tran told the City Council the project upgraded timing and infrastructure from State Route 133 in Irvine to Portola Parkway, partnering with Caltrans and the cities of Irvine and Laguna Hills. Tran said the work included new video detection systems and upgraded communications…
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