Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Features Of An Effective Traffic Signal Battery Backup System

By Anita Ortega


Most parts of the word have experienced a high rate of rural to urban migration over the past few years. This has been prompted by the increasing search for job opportunities. Most people believe that the urban setting offers better chances of survival. These migrations have resulted into massive overpopulation in most urban centers. This has in return resulted into need for reliable transport network for the people. This need has been addressed by introduction of many vehicles and motor cycles. This explains the raising need for traffic signal battery backup system to help in managing and controlling the traffic light.

The introduction of the battery backup systems was motivated by the need for efficiency. The several lights that have been put up can only operate under adequate power supply. If the lights fail, there would be confusion and commotion along the already congested urban roads. This has been the major need for regular power supply.

Most urban roads and streets are highly inaccessible and do not have adequate power supply. The signal lights in these types of roads rely on stored power to operate. They require backup system to light up. The backup systems should have the ability to store adequate power to ensure continued operations of the signals.

In most countries, there is poor infrastructural development. This makes it close to impossible to avail electricity to all the roads and streets to light up the lights. The use of on sight backup system has helped to light up areas without electricity. The choice of a system depends on the intended use.

It should be able to store enough power for long hours. It would be difficult and tedious to continuously recharge the system. It should therefore be capable of storing enough power to light up the traffic signals over a long period of time. This saves on time and money of having to recharge them continuously.

In order to reduce on purchase, installation and maintenance costs, the it should be cheap. This will reduce its overall purchase and installation costs. It should also be made of materials that can withstand the varying climatic conditions in most areas. This helps to save on maintenance expenses.

They should be rechargeable in nature. This is because they are bound to run out of power when used regularly. It would be quite expensive if they have to be replaced each time they run out of power. Recharge ability means that each system can be used continuously over a long period.

Generally, traffic control is responsible for the running of every aspect of businesses in the current urban centers. Without proper traffic management, given the high number of road users, the economy would be affected adversely. It is therefore necessary that it is well managed.




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