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Some U.S. cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights

CNBC · DistrictNews · 2026-08-29

Some U.S. cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights

Albuquerque and Portland, Oregon, have added speed sensors that grant a much earlier green light to drivers traveling at or below the posted limit. Some U.S. cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights.

Why it matters. This innovative traffic management approach uses positive reinforcement rather than penalties to encourage drivers to obey speed limits and improve road safety.

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