Arlington expands smart traffic signal technology citywide after pilot program proves successful in reducing congestion and improving safety at busy intersections across major corridors

Arlington, Texas – In Arlington, the city’s Public Works Department is set to widen the scope of its NoTraffic technology integration following a highly successful pilot program. This expansion aims to enhance traffic flow, diminish congestion, and increase safety across more intersections, benefiting both drivers and pedestrians.

The NoTraffic system employs an advanced array of cameras and sensors to gather real-time data on the dynamics at intersections. This information enables the Public Works to fine-tune the timing of traffic signals to ensure a more efficient and safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians. This move is part of a broader effort by the Arlington City Council to incorporate smart technologies and improve regional mobility.

“With NoTraffic’s tools, we’re able to look at our streets and evaluate how many drivers are arriving at an intersection on yellow or green lights or if we are seeing long lines of vehicles waiting at red lights. This information can help us more accurately adjust the signing timing plans to help reduce traffic congestion,” said Chris Funches, Arlington’s city traffic engineer.

The initiative began at the intersection of Cooper Street and Main Street in Downtown Arlington in 2023, and was subsequently introduced to 11 intersections along the Matlock Road corridor south of Interstate 20 the following year. Encouraged by the positive outcomes of these trials, the department has decided to extend the technology to other busy intersections, particularly in the city’s bustling Entertainment District. The funding for this tech rollout comes from Traffic Bond Funds approved by voters.

Additionally, the data generated by the NoTraffic system has proved invaluable for the Arlington Police Department (APD), helping to pinpoint where and when heightened traffic enforcement might be necessary to curb dangerous behaviors like red-light running.

“We’ve been able to take reports every week and send them over to APD to show them if there has been an increase or decrease in red light running in the corridor. Once we send them those reports, they deploy officers to the intersections, which have been pinpointed as a problem intersection,” Funches said. “We have seen in the last few months is a decrease in a red light running on the Matlock corridor.”

Looking ahead to 2026, the Public Works Department plans to have the NoTraffic system installed at 30 intersections within the Entertainment District. This area attracts millions of visitors annually, drawn to major attractions such as AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and the National Medal of Honor Museum, among others.

Funches concluded with a vision for the city’s future, “Here in Arlington, we are committed to ensuring that whether you are a resident or a visitor, your drive is smooth and you can return home efficiently and safely. By improving our traffic signal management, we’re not just easing travel but enhancing the overall quality of life for everyone in our community.”