Dushanbe has introduced several changes to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The project was carried out by the Smart City state unitary enterprise in cooperation with the city’s Department of Internal Affairs.
AI traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Rudaki and Bukhoro streets near the Press House, and at Rudaki and Karamov streets near the Agrarian University. They count vehicles, measure traffic speed and detect pedestrians in real time. The system uses this data to select the direction and duration of the green signal.
The traffic lights have been mounted on overhead supports above the roadway for the first time, allowing drivers to see the signals from farther away.
Traffic arrangements have also changed at the intersection of Rahimi and Sino streets near the Prosecutor General’s Office. The middle lane is now reserved for left turns, and additional arrows have been added to the traffic lights for right and left turns. Driving straight from a lane reserved for turning is a violation punishable by a fine.
The city has introduced illuminated pedestrian crossings designed to be visible from a distance at night and in heavy rain. LED projectors mounted above the roadway light the crossings. Fences have also been installed along some roads to prevent pedestrians from crossing in unauthorized places.
Street signs with English translations have been added in some areas to help tourists and other visitors find their way around Dushanbe.
Translated from Tajik using artificial intelligence. Source: Минтранс
