KC Scout installed 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 enhance KC Scout’s existing system of cameras, pavement sensors,
and electronic message signs. Ramp metering helps 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 are the newest addition to the KC Scout system and are the first
in the Kansas City Metro Area. Installation of the meters on I-435 introduced 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.