The city of San Francisco de Campeche has taken a decisive step toward urban modernisation thanks to the implementation of an advanced smart traffic light solution from Dahua Technology.
This pioneering project, the first of its kind in Latin America, has improved mobility, reduced traffic congestion, and provided greater road safety to thousands of citizens.
The challenge
With the sustained increase in vehicle traffic, citizens' daily mobility was severely impacted
Campeche was facing a serious problem: its traffic light system with outdated technology suffered constant failures that caused traffic jams on main avenues and at critical intersections.
With the sustained increase in vehicle traffic, citizens' daily mobility was severely impacted. The city urgently needed a transformation that would not only modernise its infrastructure but also prepare it for the challenges of 21st-century mobility.
The solution: Smart traffic lights from Dahua Technology
After a rigorous evaluation process that also included other suppliers, the Campeche authorities selected Dahua for its ability to offer a comprehensive, globally competitive solution based on advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. The implementation included:
- Dahua intelligent traffic controllers, which are capable of adjusting traffic light operation in real time.
- Specialized traffic cameras that monitor vehicle flow and detect congestion or incidents.
- Smart traffic light platform that centralises and automates traffic management throughout the city.
The solution was deployed in phases, beginning with detailed mapping of critical intersections and an implementation plan that ensured a seamless transition. The project was actively assisted from planning to final delivery by Dahua's consulting, pre-sales, and delivery teams.
The benefits: Mobility, improved safety, and greater efficiency
The results have been significant:
- Streamlined urban traffic through the use of algorithms that enable proactive detection of traffic jams and the implementation of slow-entry and fast-exit strategies at problematic intersections.
- Increased road safety for drivers and pedestrians with continuous monitoring and real-time response capabilities.
- Reduction in travelling time by 27%, thus improving the quality of life of thousands of residents in the city.
- Centralized control and complete automation of the traffic light system, allowing for quick adjustments and solutions without the need for manual intervention.
- Positioning Campeche as the first city in Latin America to adopt this technology, setting a precedent for future smart cities.
Dahua's modernise infrastructure
"Dahua not only helped us modernise our infrastructure, but also offered us a solution that truly transforms mobility in Campeche," said Ricardo López Gomez, Head of Coordination of Strategy of Digital and Connectivity (CEDyC) at Campeche.
"Today we can manage our traffic more efficiently and provide greater security for all our citizens," he added.
Future prospects: More innovations on the way
Following the success of this project, Campeche is already planning to expand its collaboration with Dahua. Upcoming projects include the implementation of video surveillance solutions and automated fare collection using NFC cards in the Ciudad del Carmen bus system.
This commitment reaffirms the path toward smarter and more sustainable urban mobility throughout the country.
