Kirkland adopts smart traffic system to ease congestion
Saint-Charles Boulevard is one of Kirkland’s busiest arteries on Montreal’s West Island.
Originally designed for 30,000 vehicles a day, it now sees around 42,000—operating 40% over capacity.
To tackle the growing congestion, the city turned to a high-tech, AI-driven solution to improve their traffic light system.
The “NoTraffic” system uses cameras and radars to monitor intersections with 99.5% accuracy.
It predicts traffic patterns up to two minutes ahead and adjusts lights in real time to reduce wait times and improve flow.
The system is also improving intersection safety, cutting pedestrian delays, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing air quality.