Borden and the rest of the engineers use monitors like these to keep track of traffic conditions before and after the parades.
If a road starts to get too congested, they can push different traffic plans. Especially on roads like Highway 98 and coming off both interstates.
“We’re really trying to keep these four lane highways that go around downtown,” added Borden. “We’re trying to keep those moving and get you on into the inner block by block grid that exists downtown.” That’s only one part. The City of Mobile is using this data for their Mardi Gras opt in text service which gives real time updates about weather delays and even parking information.
“The civic center, the cruise terminal, the convention center. We’re focusing on those to push those out to push those updates since those are the primary large lots everyone goes to,” said Mary Beth Bergin with the City of Mobile. ALDOT will be monitoring traffic signals each parade day during Mardi Gras. Meanwhile, if you want to opt in for Mardi Gras updates you can text “MobileMardiGras” to 91896.Download the FOX10 Weather App. Get life-saving severe weather warnings and alerts for your location no matter where you are. Available free in the
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