Three ASCT systems are compared by capital installation costs
Nationwide, United States
Summary Information
Summary
The current state of practice of various operating Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) systems throughout the United States was evaluated by students at the University of Connecticut. Systems analyzed included SCATS, ACS-Lite, and InSync. Working principals, operational characteristics, benefits, and deployment and maintenance costs are all reviewed through a set of surveys and available literature.
Costs
The capital cost of installing ASCT systems on a per intersection basis are summarized in the following table:
System
|
Capital Cost/Intersection
|
InSync | $25,000 to $35,000 |
SCATS | $25,000 to $30,000 |
ACS-Lite | $8,000 to $12,000 |
Despite being the most expensive to install, the report also states that InSync was less expensive overall based on two earlier reports and the results from the survey conducted as part of the report.
Adaptive Signal Control Technology: Current Practice and Comparison
ASCT systems cost $8,000 to $35,000 per intersection