The Department of Transport (HCMC Department of Transport) said that the city is currently managing more than 1,000 traffic light posts, of which 843 posts operate independently and 227 posts are connected to the Traffic Control Center.
To ensure stable operation, the Department's affiliated units, the Road Traffic Infrastructure Management Center and the Urban Traffic Management and Operation Center, have carried out timely maintenance, repair and equipment replacement.
However, during operation, some problems still arise, such as power outages, damage to control cabinets or signal lights. These problems affect traffic and create difficulties for traffic participants.
Regarding the operation method of the traffic light system, for the traffic light posts connected to the control center at the Traffic Control Center, the subordinate force always monitors the situation and adjusts the operating time of the traffic lights to suit the traffic volume during the day.
Independent traffic lights will have fixed operating times, pre-set for peak and off-peak hours, helping to reduce traffic congestion.
During rush hours from 6:30 to 9:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 every day, forces such as traffic police, local police, youth volunteers and militia also participate in adjusting traffic lights, helping to reduce congestion at hot spots in the city.
In addition, the HCMC Department of Transport has also deployed a number of technological solutions, including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in controlling traffic light systems in areas such as the Hang Xanh intersection, Dai Liet Sy 5-way intersection, and Ung Van Khiem - Nguyen Gia Tri intersections. Results from the tests showed that the traffic situation in these areas has improved significantly.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport also deployed automatic traffic control projects for major roads such as Pham Van Dong, Vo Van Kiet, and Mai Chi Tho with the application of new generation Digital Twin and AI technology.
This solution helps collect, analyze and report real-time traffic conditions, detect incidents and congestion, and provide timely warnings to regulatory agencies.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport said that in the coming time, it will expand the application of AI technology in controlling traffic lights in areas where traffic jams often occur, including Tan Son Nhat airport and downtown areas.
This aims to create an intelligent transport system, helping to solve traffic congestion and improve urban transport efficiency.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, from January 1, 2025, when the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety takes effect, the control of traffic lights will be under the authority of the Ho Chi Minh City Police.
Currently, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport is still responsible for managing, maintaining and operating the traffic light system, and sharing data from this system with the City Police to serve the operation and handling of violations according to regulations.
In the coming time, the Department of Transport will closely coordinate with the City Police to develop coordination regulations in the management and control of the traffic light system, in order to improve the effectiveness of coordination and ensure traffic order and safety.
