Bristol City Council is using a smart system to cut travel times across the city and reduce emissions too.
It has chosen Yunex Traffic’s Yutraffic FUSION system to create a cleaner, more efficient transport network.
The real-time adaptive traffic control technology will support the city’s plans to reduce emissions and promote active travel, while improving overall journey times for all road users.
Developed with Transport for London, Yutraffic FUSION uses multimodal modelling to balance the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, buses, emergency vehicles and motorists.
Its digital twin capability enables traffic scenarios to be tested before implementation, ensuring interventions deliver measurable air quality and efficiency benefits.
The system aligns with Bristol’s strategy to enhance neighbourhoods, reduce car dependency and encourage healthier movement.
Once supporting infrastructure is in place, signal engineers will be able to prioritise sustainable modes such as cycling and buses through tools like bus gates or segregated cycling corridors.
Councillor Ed Plowden added: “This system brings together real time data from across the city so we can respond quickly to congestion and keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. It’s a practical step towards reducing delays, improving air quality and making travel smoother for everyone.”
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