Centralized Traffic Control System (CTCS)

What is a Centralized Traffic Control System (CTCS)?

A centralized traffic control system allows the equipment controlling the traffic signals to communicate with a central computer. this assists Regional staff in:

• Recognizing and manage traffic signal equipment problems
  more efficiently
• Making changes to signal timings
• Adjusting timing between traffic signals for coordination

These capabilities allow for:

• Efficient and safe movement of traffic
• Decreased delays to drivers
• Minimized effects on the environment
• Maximized capacity of existing roads

The Region’s Centralized Traffic Control System is Innovative

• It is one of the few systems in the world that can communicate with several different manufacturers' signal equipment
• It uses both spread spectrum radio and 1xRTT wireless communications to communicate with traffic signals
• School zone flashers are controlled from the CTCS room through a paging system

Contact Us

If you need additional information, or have comments and concerns, please submit them by using our online Traffic Contact Form