Burnley Tunnel Pacemaker Lighting

As part of a number of upgrades made to the Burnley Tunnel in 2022/2023 by tunnel operator Transurban, Clear Control were engaged to provide a solution for Pacemaker Lighting whereby dynamically controlled coloured bands progress through the tunnel to subconsciously encourage drivers to accelerate, when safe to do so.

Initial indications show the following benefits, following the introduction of the Pacemaker in March 2023:

• Morning peak (7-10am) traffic travelling 15% faster
• Afternoon peak (4-7pm) traffic travelling 6.5% faster
• Traffic volume overall increased by 5%

Clear Control provided design consultancy services for the project as follows:

• initially producing a 3D video render of the options proposed using Unreal Engine, integrated with LED CTRL to provide the DMX lighting control;
• control system design including wiring schematics, utilising the existing tunnel network backbone;
  fixture selection advice
• custom software development to provide completely new pacemaker lighting functionality and controls, as well as integration with the Operations Management and Control System
• On site commissioning, training and handover.

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