City Of North Adams Looking To Install New Traffic Cameras

Let's face it, there's nothing more frustrating than being stuck in traffic on the Hadley overpass in North Adams. Or worse, being stuck all the way to State Street. Unfortunately, there's no alternative but to wait patiently or drive all the way around and enter North Adams on Route 8A.

Once traffic starts moving, it flows slowly, which makes it even more frustrating. It is even worse when someone is trying to pull into traffic, such as coming out of the Goodwill parking lot. The question is, what is the main cause of this traffic congestion? Let's explore.

Traffic-Light Cameras

You may notice the masts above traffic lights that look like surveillance cameras. Many believe they're there to catch you running red lights and send you a ticket in the mail. But believe it or not, that's not what they're there for, as described by the Traffic Light Doctor.

Traffic Detection Issues In North Adams

A mechanical study last year found that the aging sensors are not properly detecting vehicles at the intersection, causing vehicles to sit through one to two cycles. Not to mention, causing unnecessary red lights late in the evenings when traffic is very light.

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MassDOT To Install New Traffic-Light Cameras And Sensors

According to The Berkshire Eagle, the city of North Adams is working with MassDOT to address these issues by installing new sensors and cameras to improve traffic flow on Route 8 into downtown.

With the Main Street and State Street intersection being overhauled, it wouldn't be a bad idea, in my opinion, to help improve traffic flow at the intersections of Mohawk Trail and Holden Street and Mohawk Trail and Eagle Street, as these intersections can also be frustrating for drivers.

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