São Paulo has embarked on modernizing its traffic signal network. A total of 2,586 smart traffic lights will be introduced at key traffic junctures, replacing malfunctioning conventional devices. As per the Municipal Public Services Regulatory Agency (SP Regula), the project will span three years. By the end of 2023, an estimated 270 intersections will be […]
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