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A first step for cities: observe, simulate, evaluate
Explore what a city-ready validation can reveal without changing anything on the street.
Understand the opportunity first
A city does not need to begin by changing its traffic-light rules. SIPD-M’s first city-ready validation model starts with available traffic, signal and network data, using them to recreate a representative urban environment.
Within that simulation, SIPD-M studies how the network behaves today and evaluates where meaningful improvements may exist. It observes, simulates and compares alternatives before any real-world intervention is considered.
A manageable starting point
A typical initial scope is three to five intersections or a short corridor, with an approximate 30–60 day validation window. These are starting points for discussion, not rigid requirements. The area, data and objectives should be agreed with each city.
During this first phase, SIPD-M does not change traffic-light rules or intervene in live traffic. The result is evidence to help discuss possible next steps, including the limitations of what the available data can support.