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RiverCOG approves TIP amendments for camera- and radar-based signal detection in New Haven area
Summary
Council approved three TIP amendments to replace failing in-pavement loop detectors with 360-degree stop-bar cameras and radar detectors. Funding phases cited in the discussion included a preliminary design phase (~$421,000), final design (~$180,000) and a construction phase (~$5.3 million), with an 80/20 federal/state cost split.
Rob Herriment presented a Transportation Improvement Program amendment to the council that proposes replacing in-pavement loop detectors at several New Haven-area signals with 360-degree stop-bar cameras and lima zone radar detectors to reduce delay and emissions.
Herriment described the problem with older loops—when they fail they often show a vehicle present all the time and signals can cycle inefficiently—and said real-time cameras and radar would improve signal timing. He outlined three line items for the New Haven urbanized-area project (preliminary design ~$421,000; final design ~$180,000; construction ~$5,300,000) funded at an 80/20 federal/state match.
The council took a motion to approve the three amendment items (c1, c2 and c3) and approved them on a voice vote.
Why it matters: The changes are technical but intended to reduce vehicle delay and emissions at key urban intersections and to avoid the operational problems caused by failing in-pavement detectors.
Next steps: With state and MPO endorsement, the amendments will proceed pending federal approval to move into the 2025 TIP and into project design and construction phases as funding and approvals allow.
