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Intelligent Urban Traffic Signal Control

Applications and Cases

Urban traffic intersection with synchronized signals controlled by InHand industrial switches

Key Takeaways

Establish a resilient, high-bandwidth communication layer for urban mobility. InHand managed switches enable real-time synchronization of traffic controllers and surveillance cameras, ensuring road safety in harsh outdoor conditions.

Background

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are essential for reducing urban congestion and enhancing road safety through synchronized traffic lights and high-definition video monitoring. However, managing thousands of decentralized outdoor devices presents a massive logistical challenge. Losing time means losing efficiency and road safety. City planners seek to enhance traffic management through networking, enabling remote monitoring to optimize efficiency and reduce maintenance labor costs.

Customer Requirements

Durability in Uncontrolled
Environments
Hardware must operate reliably in outdoor cabinets subject to extreme heat, freezing temperatures, and constant roadside vibration.
Logical Network
Segmentation
The ability to isolate safety-critical signal control data from heavy video surveillance traffic using VLANs is essential for preventing network congestion.
Real-Time Remote
Visibility
Centralized monitoring is required to track the online status of intersection devices and perform remote diagnostics to minimize traffic disruptions.
Simplified Infrastructure
Deployment
Reducing the complexity of roadside cabling is a priority. The solution must provide a way to power high-definition cameras and sensors directly at the pole without installing separate high-voltage power lines for each device.

Solution

Networked traffic signal controllers synchronized via InHand managed switches in urban intersection

InHand ISM5310D managed PoE+ switches act as the primary communication and power hub within intersection traffic cabinets. They provide up to 30W of robust IEEE 802.3at/af power per port to high-definition IP cameras while aggregating critical data from signal controllers. The RSTP/MSTP redundant backbone provides automatic failover between intersections. This integrated approach simplifies cabinet wiring and utilizes QoS to ensure traffic signal commands are never delayed by heavy video streams, guaranteeing high availability for safety-critical metropolitan networks.

Benefits

Uninterrupted Performance
in All Weather
The fanless, industrial-grade design (operating from -40°C to +75°C) ensures stable connectivity year-round, regardless of seasonal weather extremes.
Optimized Network
Traffic Flow
Advanced QoS and VLAN features ensure that critical traffic control data is always prioritized, maintaining road safety even during periods of heavy video surveillance activity.
Reduced Operational
Expenditures
Integrated remote management allows technicians to identify and resolve intersection connectivity issues from the office, drastically reducing the cost and frequency of onsite service visits.

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