AQW 7520/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether further improvements are planned to the phasing sequence of the traffic signals at the Finaghy crossroads.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 26 February 2024

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Tabled
26 February 2024
Answer due by
12 March 2024
Answered
12 March 202415 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

The current traffic signal sequencing at Finaghy crossroads is complex, with up to 6 traffic movements and 4 pedestrian movements that need to be controlled efficiently but more importantly, safely, within the limited road space available.

The Department has introduced advanced dynamic traffic signal control called MOVA (Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation). MOVA gathers flow information, on each movement, from detector loops buried in the carriageway surface and amends signal timing according to the prevailing flow.

The benefits of MOVA control vary from site-to-site but delay savings are typically between 10-20%.

There are no plans to carry out further work at this location.

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