Source: City Parking rolls out smart traffic systems to tame Harare congestion -Newsday Zimbabwe

City Parking is set to install forty-nine intelligent traffic management systems across Harare in a major drive to ease the capital’s notorious traffic congestion, the company has announced.

The traffic signals rehabilitation project, being implemented in partnership with the City of Harare, will see solar-powered traffic lights installed at major intersections across the Central Business District.

The new systems feature high-brightness LED displays, energy-efficient designs, remote monitoring capabilities and modular upgrades, ensuring traffic signals operate reliably under various conditions.

The integration of solar technology guarantees that intersections remain fully functional during power outages, eliminating gridlock typically caused by load-shedding.

A central control room will allow authorities to monitor traffic in real-time during peak hours, enabling dynamic adjustment of light timings to clear congestion on busier routes.

“One of the standout features of the new system is intelligent green wave coordination, which can be implemented by configuring phase differences and timing plans for main road intersections,” the company said.

“This functionality facilitates continuous green wave progression along main roads, effectively minimising vehicle stops and enhancing both traffic throughput and driver satisfaction.”

The new traffic lights are mounted on reinforced concrete pillars, a departure from previous installations that frequently fell victim to vandalism and accidents.

According to municipal authorities, newly installed traffic signals would previously last less than a month before being demolished by reckless motorists.

Local motorists have welcomed the modernisation, praising the high visibility of the new systems and the introduction of digital countdown timers.

“This is definitely the way to go, and we are glad that these traffic lights are much more visible,” said one motorist.

“The digital timers allow you to count down the seconds and see exactly when the light is about to change.”

The traffic signal upgrade follows City Parking’s recent introduction of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system for parking enforcement.

The technology, equipped with vehicle-mounted cameras, scans, reads and records licence plates in real-time, with data transmitted to a central control room for efficient monitoring.

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