Shades of Green

By Reggie Chandra

Drivers today are abundantly aware of the time consuming inconvenience caused by excessive red lights. More than a mere nuisance, traffic signals drastically impact the environment and our safety on the road. Poorly timed traffic signals account for wasted time and fuel, the production of harmful emissions, and the increased likelihood of otherwise avoidable vehicular collisions. As pervasive as these problems are, the reason behind the frequent stops that cause them remains a mystery to many motorists

In Shades of Green, Traffic engineer and CEO of Rhythm Engineering, Dr. Reggie Chandra, reveals the truth behind common myths about red lights and lays out a "crash course" in traffic signal operations. This book not only demonstrates how traffic signals work, but also provides a compelling solution to traffic troubles through signal coordination. Shades of Green presents the benefits of signal synchronization through an in-depth look at the InSync adaptive traffic control system and its results in the field.

Shades of Green explains how signal optimization can save lives as well as time and fuel. In it, Dr. Chandra provides an accessible introduction to the enormous potential of traffic signal technology. Written for policy makers and concerned citizens, this book uncovers the often overlooked effects of traffic signals and equips readers to seek solutions to issues of safety, sustainability, and roadway efficiency through signal optimization.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0082290S6
• ISBN13: 9780983900207
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Jubilee, LLC
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.