Pinellas ATMS Implementation & Maintenance Case Study
The Pinellas ATMS implementation helped Pinellas County, Florida improve traffic signal coordination, monitoring, and system uptime. Because traffic demand and congestion increased along major corridors, the county needed a modern traffic management solution. Therefore, Econolite delivered implementation and ongoing maintenance services to support the county’s long‑term mobility goals.
ATMS Implementation Overview
Pinellas County deployed a centralized traffic management platform that gives engineers real‑time control over signal timing, data logging, and performance analysis. This implementation included the Centracs® Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), which provides centralized timing control and performance dashboards. In addition, the project included upgrades to system communications to ensure reliable data flow between field devices and the central system.
Maintenance Services and Ongoing Support
Because field systems require regular upkeep to remain reliable, the county added proactive maintenance services to the ATMS implementation. Field technicians conduct routine inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on traffic signal controllers, detectors, and communications infrastructure. In addition, teams respond quickly to unexpected issues, reducing downtime and keeping the system operational even during peak traffic periods.
Benefits of Proactive ATMS Maintenance
Proactive maintenance helps extend equipment life and prevent unexpected failures. Because the team checks detectors, controllers, and linked systems regularly, small issues are corrected before they become major problems. Therefore, uptime increases and performance remains consistent across corridors.
Emergency Response and Rapid Repair
In addition to routine services, the maintenance program includes rapid response for critical equipment failures. When faults are identified, technicians diagnose and repair them quickly. This reduces downtime and improves travel reliability. As a result, the county maintains strong signal performance and meets the needs of commuters, freight, and transit users.
Key Features and Results
- Centralized control via Centracs® ATMS
- Real‑time performance monitoring and dashboards
- Routine inspections and diagnostics
- Rapid field repairs and emergency response
- Improved system uptime and reliability
Operational Impacts
- Better coordination across key signal corridors
- Reduced signal downtime due to proactive maintenance
- Faster responses to unexpected field issues
- More reliable data for performance planning
- Support for long‑term transportation system goals
The Pinellas ATMS implementation and its accompanying maintenance services strengthened the county’s ability to manage traffic signals dynamically. This combined approach supports both short‑term performance and future upgrades to the traffic network.
