{"id":62669,"date":"2026-02-26T20:17:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=62669"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:17:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:17:52","slug":"province-invests-1-million-in-ai-traffic-signal-pilot-for-hrm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=62669","title":{"rendered":"Province invests $1 Million in AI traffic signal pilot for HRM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HALIFAX: <\/strong>The Province of Nova Scotia has earmarked $1 million in its latest budget to introduce adaptive, AI-powered traffic signals in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), with the Macdonald Bridge corridor among the first areas being considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan Couture, communications spokeswoman with Link Nova Scotia, said the exact intersections are still being finalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe’re still confirming the exact intersections; we’re looking at the Macdonald Bridge corridor to start,\u201d said Couture in an interview with The Laker News on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project is in collaboration with HRM, and we’re working together to find the intersections that will most benefit from the technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unlike traditional traffic lights that rely on pre-set timing schedules, adaptive signals use sensors to monitor traffic volumes in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system then automatically adjusts the timing of green, yellow, and red lights based on actual conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdaptive traffic signals are smart, they use sensors to detect real-time traffic volumes and automatically adjust the timing of the light, rather than relying on pre-set timing like standard signals,\u201d Couture explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak commuting times or when unexpected congestion occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost per intersection has not yet been determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couture said the price will vary depending on the complexity of each location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cost per intersection will depend on the intersection complexity, number of lanes, and the amount of equipment needed,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHRM is currently assessing potential intersections to determine equipment needs and related costs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the province\u2019s perspective, adaptive signals offer a practical way to improve traffic movement with minimal disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couture said there is \u201cvery little disruption\u201d required to install and activate the technology, and the system\u2019s ability to respond instantly to changing traffic volumes, such as heavier rush-hour traffic, is a key advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey can react to changes in traffic volumes in real time,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey also help us make improvements to the existing transportation system while we work on bigger, more long-term projects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If successful, the initiative could mark the beginning of a broader rollout of smart traffic management technology across HRM in the years ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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