Downtown Orlando

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Traffic Signal Maintenance Facility

(Program 757)

The Traffic Signal Maintenance (TSM) Facility is responsible for the maintenance of 353 signalized intersections, 21School Zone Flashers and 21 Warning Flasher Locations.

The TSM also maintains the Regional Computerized Signal System (RCSS). As a part of the RCSS. the TSM maintains Remote Communication Units (R.C.U.) at 384 signalized locations and 40 plus miles of twisted pair communication cable that keeps all locations communicating and maximizes signal timing.

Orlando was the first city in the area to install Illuminated Street Name Signs, L.E.D. informational signs and Fiber Optic Signing. The TSM implemented a Theme Cabinet Program that is intended to project the general ambience of an area i.e. sport complex and downtown nightlife.

Some of the equipment maintained by the TSM includes:

  • 353 N.E.M.A TS1 Controllers and Cabinets
  • 329 Remote Communication Units for Computer Control
  • 556 Internally Illuminated Street Name Signs
  • 13,100 incandescent traffic bulbs
  • Approximately 1000 fluorescent, Neon, Fiber


Last Modified: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 08:34:36 AM