"Green Wave" reduced travel time on one of Tashkent's sections by almost a quarter. Video
"Green Wave" reduced travel time on one of Tashkent's sections by almost a quarter. Video
In Tashkent, on the stretch from Furkat Street to Shota Rustaveli Street, nine traffic lights have been integrated into a single system. During peak hours, this route can now be covered in 7 minutes instead of the previous 9 — meaning the time has decreased by almost a quarter.
The new section, approximately two kilometers long, stretches from Furkat Street to Shota Rustaveli Street. Specialists from the Tashkent Traffic Management Center adjusted the operation of nine traffic lights, taking into account the main directions of traffic flow in the morning and evening.
In the morning, the "green wave" operates towards Shota Rustaveli Street, and in the evening — in the opposite direction, towards Furkat Street. The estimated travel speed in this case is about 45-55 kilometers per hour.
The effect is most noticeable precisely during peak hours. After the synchronization of the traffic lights, the travel time for the section decreased from 9 to 7 minutes — which is approximately 22% less than the previous value.
At the same time, drivers are not simply being asked to drive faster. The point of the system is different: the traffic lights operate in coordination, so cars can travel longer without stopping at each subsequent intersection. This reduces the number of sudden brakings, repeated accelerations, and delays.
For comparison, with an empty road, this section usually took about 6-7 minutes. Now, approximately the same amount of time is required to travel it even during busy hours.
The adjustment of the traffic lights has become part of a program to implement the "Green Wave" in various districts of the capital. Synchronization work is ongoing.