Traffic Technology at Intersections
![an intersection diagram showing the different technology features](/sites/default/files/images/Technology%20At%20Intersections%20Diagram.jpg)
![dual mode antenna](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Dual%20Mode%20Antenna.png)
Dual Mode Antenna
The dual mode antenna sends traffic signal, traffic video and Bluetooth reader information back to the Roads and Traffic Operations Centre.
![traffic control signals](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Traffic%20Control%20Signals.png)
Traffic Control Signals
Red, amber and green signals to direct traffic. Read more ...
![Pedestrian Push Button](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Pedestrian%20Push%20Button.png)
Pedestrian Push Button
When pressed will display pedestrian signal. Read more ...
![red light camera](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Red%20Light%20Camera.png)
Red Light Camera
Installed to photograph motorists running red lights. Read more...
![Street light](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Street%20Lights.png)
Street Lights
Provides lighting during periods of low light.
![traffic camera](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Traffic%20Camera.png)
Traffic Camera
Remote video monitoring to respond to incidents. Video is not recorded, live feed only. Read more ...
![Pedestrian signals](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Pedestrian%20Signals.png)
Pedestrian Signals
Pedestrian right of way is detected and displayed visually and audibly. The countdown shows how much time is remaining to cross the street. Read more ...
![Controller cabinet box](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Controller%20Cabinet.png)
Controller Cabinet
Cabinet that holds the traffic signal control equipment.
![automated speed enforcement box](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Automated%20Speed%20Enforcement.png)
Automated Speed Enforcement
A system that uses a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits in school areas. Read more...
Vehicle Detectors
![video detection](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Video%20Detection.png)
Video Detection
Pole mounted cameras to detect the presence of vehicles.
![underground detection loops](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Underground%20Detection%20Loops.png)
Underground Detection Loops
Cables embedded in the roadway to detect the presence of vehicles.
![Radar Image Detection machine](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Radar%20Image%20Detection.png)
Radar Image Detection
Pole mounted vehicle detection using radar imaging.
Transit and Emergency Vehicle Detectors
![Optical GPS and radio machine](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Optical%20GPS%20and%20Radio.png)
Optical GPS and Radio
Detects transit vehicles using optical GPS and radio, changes the signal to provide the right of way.
![Optical infrared machine](/sites/default/files/images/Traffic%20Technology%20Optical%20Infrared.png)
Optical Infrared
Detects fire, ambulance and transit vehicles using optical infrared and changes the signal to provide right of way.
Note: Not all signalized intersections in York Region have all of the items listed.
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If you would like to report a road maintenance problem, such as a pothole, broken sign or malfunctioning traffic signal, please contact us at:
York Region Transportation, Public Works
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000
TTY: 1-866-512-6228
Email: @email
After-hours emergency: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200