Traffic Technology at Intersections

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

Red, amber and green signals to direct traffic. Read more ...

Pedestrian Push Button

When pressed will display pedestrian signal. Read more ...

Red Light Camera

Installed to photograph motorists running red lights. Read more...

Street Lights

Provides lighting during periods of low light.

Traffic Camera

Remote video monitoring to respond to incidents. Video is not recorded, live feed only. Read more ...

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

Cabinet that holds the traffic signal control equipment.

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

Pole mounted cameras to detect the presence of vehicles.

Underground Detection Loops

Cables embedded in the roadway to detect the presence of vehicles.

Radar Image Detection

Pole mounted vehicle detection using radar imaging.

Transit and Emergency Vehicle Detectors

Optical GPS and Radio

Detects transit vehicles using optical GPS and radio, changes the signal to provide the right of way.

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