Ames in Focus: Smarter Streets Ahead with Damion Pregitzer

In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart welcomes back Damion Pregitzer, Traffic Engineer for the City of Ames, to talk about a quiet revolution in local transportation: the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

From adaptive traffic signals to fiber-connected intersections, Ames is stepping into the future with technology designed to make your daily commute smoother, safer, and more sustainable.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• What ITS is and how it works in Ames

• How smart signals reduce congestion and improve travel times

• Why Duff Avenue was the starting point and what corridors are next

• The environmental benefits of smoother traffic flow

• The long-term vision for a connected and multi-modal Ames

Whether you're driving, biking, or walking, this episode shows how Ames is using innovation to enhance everyday mobility and build a greener and more efficient city.

 

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