Bedford Residents Won't Be Kept Waiting At Red Lights
How many times have you found yourself sitting at an intersection with no other traffic around, and yet you’re kept waiting for the red light to turn green before you can safely continue with your journey? Well, if you live in Bedford that frustration could soon be a thing of the past! The city council has approved a $2.3 million project which will put cameras at 26 intersections in order to detect whether a vehicle is kept waiting at an empty stretch of road. A computer at Bedford’s Public Works Center will analyze the data and tell signals when to change so that motorists aren’t kept unduly waiting.
As a board certified auto accident lawyer, I think that any initiative designed to cut down on drivers’ frustration and make everyone’s daily commute more convenient - and safer – is a good thing. A similar project went live in Grapevine last year and is reported to have shaved an average of 26% off commuters’ travel time. The Bedford system is expected to go live in December this year.
Considering the increase in road safety this system potentially offers, I am looking forward to seeing the new technology in action. You already know my thoughts on existing deterrents for offenders to blow through red lights, and I’m hopeful that if a driver knows that there is a system in place to turn their light green as soon as possible, then they might be willing to be more patient, and less likely to put others’ lives in danger. Time will tell.
Mark Anderson has assisted many personal injury and car crash victims in Bedford and throughout Tarrant County since 1991. The Anderson Law Firm is located in downtown Fort Worth and offers free consultations to those considering making a claim. Set up an appointment online or call 1-800-354-MARK. Lines are open 24 hours a day.
