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KC Scout will install ramp meters on I-435 between Metcalf Avenue and the Three Trails Memorial Crossing
(formerly the Grandview Triangle). The new meters are special traffic signals that will enhance KC Scout’s existing system of cameras,
pavement sensors, and electronic message signs. Ramp metering will help decrease congestion by maximizing the flow
of traffic on Kansas City freeways, which means:
- Smoother and safer freeway entries.
- Minimized sudden weaving and braking.
- More consistent traffic flows.
- Improved freeway speeds.
- Decreased travel times
- Reduced rear end accidents.
Ramp metering programs have been successfully implemented across the country. The I-435 ramp meters will be the newest addition
to the KC Scout system and will be the first in the Kansas City Metro Area. Installing meters on I-435 will introduce the concept
of ramp metering to Kansas City drivers. Successful implementation of the program could lead to the installation of ramp
meters on other Kansas City freeways.
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Wondering what it will be like to drive through a ramp meter? Watch the video!
You can also download a helpful Fact Sheet about the project to share with your friends
A quick reference piece that you can keep in your car
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Typical Ramp Meter Illustration
I-435 Ramp Metering
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