Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrades

The City of Beaumont's Traffic Signal Upgrades is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing road safety, improving traffic flow, and supporting sustainable urban mobility through capital projects. These upgrades involve modernizing existing traffic signal infrastructure to adapt to growing population density, increased vehicular usage, and advancements in technology. By integrating state-of-the-art technologies, the upgrades will modernize the traffic signal infrastructure to address growing urban demands and adapt to technological advancements.

 Key components of the Traffic Signal Upgrades include:

1.  Adoption of AI-Powered Smart Traffic Signals: A pivotal aspect of these upgrades is the transition to AI-enabled smart technology, which allows traffic signals to communicate with one another. This interconnected system leverages machine learning and real-time data analysis to predict and adapt to traffic patterns, ensuring smoother traffic flow and reducing congestion.
2.  Implementation of Adaptive Traffic Signal Systems: Building upon traditional systems, the AI-driven adaptive signals respond dynamically to current traffic conditions. This reduces travel delays and enhances driving efficiency for commuters and emergency vehicles alike.
3.  Integration with Smart City Platforms: New traffic signals will eventually be connected to a smart infrastructure network. This integration facilitates coordination with public transit systems, emergency response teams, and other critical municipal services, enabling a unified approach to traffic management.
4.  Energy Efficiency Improvements: As part of this effort, energy-efficient LED signal lights replace conventional incandescent bulbs. These upgrades lower energy consumption, reduce operational costs, and align with the city’s sustainability goals.
5.  Accessibility Enhancements: The upgrades will prioritize inclusivity by incorporating features such as audible pedestrian signals and high-visibility crosswalk indicators, ensuring road safety for all residents, including individuals with disabilities.
6.  Intersection Modernization and Multimodal Integration: The traffic signal upgrades include advanced intersection designs and dedicated provisions for cyclists and pedestrians, encouraging multimodal transportation and safer urban mobility.
7.  Data Collection and Analysis: AI technology facilitates continuous data collection from the upgraded system, offering valuable insights into traffic trends. This data supports informed urban planning decisions and measures the program’s success in improving traffic patterns.

Project Updates 

• Beaumont Avenue & Sixth Street: Completed in November 2023.
• First Street & Beaumont Avenue/SR-79: Completed in September 2024.
• Cougar Way & Beaumont Avenue: Construction is anticipated to begin early January 2026 due to extended lead times on poles. 
• Oak Valley Parkway and Palm Avenue: Consultant is currently preparing a Feasibility Study as part of the Planning phase.
• Smart Technology Feasibility Study: Consultant is currently preparing a Feasibility Study for upgrading the City’s traffic signals with AI smart technology to improve traffic flows Citywide.

Project Reports

• Oak Valley Parkway and Palm Avenue Feasibility Study – Coming Soon
• Smart Technology Feasibility Study – Coming Soon