NMMC rolls out Smart Traffic Management System
- Newsband
- 04 Dec, 2025
Belapur: The city is gearing up for a major technological leap with the rollout of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), a cutting-edge initiative by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). Implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the project aims to ease traffic congestion, cut travel time and reduce fuel consumption — all without imposing any financial burden on the civic body.
A key highlight of the ITMS is its dynamic signal timing. Using advanced sensors and cameras, the system will measure vehicle density at each junction and automatically modify signal duration. This real-time calibration is expected to eliminate needless waiting at red lights, ensuring a smoother and more efficient traffic flow across the city.
To help commuters plan their journeys better, digital display boards and a dedicated mobile app will provide live traffic updates. Public transport buses will receive signal priority, improving punctuality and encouraging more people to opt for public transport. Emergency vehicles like ambulances will also benefit from the ‘Green Corridor’ feature, enabling them to pass swiftly during critical situations.
Implemented through Poonam Trading Corporation, the project will also generate revenue for NMMC through advertisements displayed on digital screens at junctions.
Calling it a transformative step, City Engineer Shirish Aradwad confirmed that ITMS will first go live on Palm Beach Road before being introduced across 65 key intersections and seven additional points, covering 72 locations in phases.
Major benefits of the new system include:
• Reduced Travel Time: Continuous vehicle movement will help commuters reach destinations more quickly.
• Lower Fuel Expenses: Minimal braking and fewer halts will directly save fuel.
• Instant Alerts: High-tech cameras will immediately identify accidents or breakdowns and notify authorities for rapid response.
• Enhanced Pedestrian Safety: Dedicated and safer signal timings will benefit pedestrians and cyclists.
• Reduced Travel Time: Continuous vehicle movement will help commuters reach destinations more quickly.
• Lower Fuel Expenses: Minimal braking and fewer halts will directly save fuel.
• Instant Alerts: High-tech cameras will immediately identify accidents or breakdowns and notify authorities for rapid response.
• Enhanced Pedestrian Safety: Dedicated and safer signal timings will benefit pedestrians and cyclists.
