$4 million OKd for traffic signals
Transportation planners approved $4 million Monday and agreed to apply for $4 million more in state money for a traffic-light synchronization program.
The Orange County Transportation Authority has initiated a modest signal-synchronization program but plans to expand it to 10 more roads.
Studies have shown that synchronized signal lights cut commute times 17% to 23% in Orange County.
About $100 million is available statewide on a competitive basis.
If OCTA gets its funding, the corridors to be targeted are Alicia Parkway, Beach Boulevard, Brookhurst Street, Chapman Avenue, Katella Avenue, La Palma Avenue and Orangethorpe Avenue.
-- David Reyes
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