For nearly a year, the City of Springdale has been testing the use of artificial intelligence technologies with the traffic signals at the intersection of Wagon Wheel and Thompson, and the city may be ready to expand the technology throughout the city.

• Efficiency: AI technology can more accurately recognize if a vehicle, bike, or pedestrian is approaching an intersection and set signals accordingly, leading to fewer false detections, a more efficient traffic flow, and safer crossings.
• Expanding: The city council will vote later this month on purchasing new AI technology for the traffic lights, hoping to replace ten lights a year until every intersection in the city has been updated. The new technology could save the city $20,000 yearly compared to current systems.

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