Traffic Signal Timing

This dataset contains traffic signal phasing and interval sequences that were in effect for the past seven days at approximately 2300 traffic signals that operate on the City’s TransSuite traffic control system. TransSuite a hybrid traffic control system that relies on second-by-second communication to monitor signal operations, but relies on field equipment to maintain coordination. The field equipment can maintain signal coordination for about 24 to 48 hours if there is a loss of communication. TransSuite TCS does not directly control signal movements, but commands each intersection controller to follow a timing plan or timing pattern that resides within their local controller database and then verifies that the controllers adhere to the commanded patterns. Intersection controllers are monitored and controlled through a user interface. TransSuite TCS supports a variety of phase-based controllers.

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Excerpt This dataset contains traffic signal phasing and interval sequences that were in effect for the past seven days at approximately 2300 traffic signals that operate on the City\u2019s TransSuite traffic control system.
Limitations 1. These traffic signal phasing and interval sequences cannot be presented as evidence in a court of law. Requests for official timings must follow the process stipulated on the City's website. 2. These traffic signal phasing and interval sequences cannot be presented as part of a development application. Requests for official timings must follow the process stipulated on the City's website. 3. These traffic signal phasing and interval sequences are only available if there is constant communication between the central system and the field controllers. If there is a lapse in communication, the data can be incorrect or incomplete. 4. Traffic signals on the City's two traffic adaptive systems (SCOOT and SCATS) are not available.
Owner Division Transportation Services
Owner Section Traffic Management
Owner Unit Traffic Systems Operations
Owner Email signaltimings@toronto.ca
Author Email signaltimings@toronto.ca
Maintainer Email signaltimings@toronto.ca
Author signaltimings@toronto.ca
Civic Issues Mobility
Formats ZIP
Topics Transportation
Source
Information URL https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/traffic-management/traffic-signals-street-signs/request-signal-timing-information/#location=&lat=&lng=&zoom=
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Last Updated 2025-05-07 13:25:24
Is Retired? False
Date Published 2024-05-01 19:36:14.846744