Signal Timing Optimizer Skill
Purpose
The Signal Timing Optimizer Skill optimizes traffic signal timing including cycle length, phase timing, coordination, and pedestrian timing per MUTCD requirements.
Capabilities
- Cycle length optimization
- Phase timing calculation
- Coordination timing (green wave)
- Actuated signal design
- Pedestrian timing (ADA compliance)
- MUTCD compliance checking
- Clearance interval calculation
- Ring and barrier diagrams
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Designing new signals
- Optimizing existing timing
- Coordinating signal systems
- Evaluating pedestrian access
Prerequisites
- Traffic volumes available
- Intersection geometry defined
- Phasing established
- Speed limits known
Best Practices
- Verify clearance intervals
- Consider pedestrian needs
- Test coordination plans
- Document design decisions
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Intersection Signal Design
- Traffic Impact Analysis
Configuration
signal-timing-optimizer:
optimization-types:
- cycle-length
- splits
- offsets
- coordination
standards:
- MUTCD
- state-DOT
modes:
- pretimed
- actuated
- adaptive
Output Artifacts
- Timing plans
- Ring diagrams
- Time-space diagrams
- Compliance checklists