To tackle growing traffic issues, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) announced the rollout of the Bengaluru Adaptive Traffic Control System (BATCS) on Wednesday. This advanced technology aims to enhance traffic flow and reduce delays across the city.
Initiated in May 2024, the BATCS project will upgrade 136 existing traffic junctions and install 29 new ones, resulting in a total of 165 traffic signals. The system, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, is designed to address the unique traffic challenges in India.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda stated that once completed by January 2025, the system will be expanded to cover an additional 400 junctions. BATCS will employ real-time AI technology to adapt traffic signals based on current traffic densities, improving travel times and safety for all road users.
The system features centralized monitoring, allowing for rapid responses to traffic changes and synchronization of signals to create ‘green waves’ for smoother vehicle movement. Additionally, it prioritizes emergency vehicles and can adapt for pedestrian needs.
So far, 60 junctions in areas like Basavanagudi and Jayanagar have been upgraded. The BTP is coordinating with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for effective project execution. Public cooperation is encouraged during the system’s installation and testing phases.
