Enhancing Traffic Monitoring in Centennial

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CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The City of Centennial operates a state-of-the-art traffic management center (TMC) to monitor regional traffic conditions.

Serving a population of more than 108,000 people, Centennial’s TMC ensures smooth traffic flow, supports city operations such as snow management and engages the public with initiatives including Centennial 101, which provides residents with a behind-the- scenes look at city departments.

In August 2023, Centennial installed RGB Spectrum’s Galileo video wall processor to address its operational needs. The city sought a solution that would enable operators to monitor live feeds from 60 CCTV cameras, improve situational awareness and facilitate content management for real-time operations and training purposes.

The Challenge

Centennial’s Traffic Management Center required a reliable, flexible system capable of displaying numerous video streams simultaneously. Operators needed the ability to monitor critical intersections and road conditions in real time.

Beyond daily operations, the TMC needed a tool to support public presentations and internal reviews, offering intuitive control of the video wall through a desktop interface.

Planning for the new operational center began in 2021. After evaluating various options, Centennial chose to follow the example of neighboring Douglas County, which had successfully implemented RGB Spectrum’s Galileo system in its TMC. This decision was influenced by positive feedback on Galileo’s reliability, flexibility, and performance.

The city collaborated with the Momentum Group, a manufacturer’s representative firm in the Rocky Mountain region, to provide service and support throughout the project.

Why Centennial Chose RGB Spectrum Galileo

RGB Spectrum’s Galileo video wall processor met Centennial’s needs on multiple fronts. It offered a seamless solution for monitoring multiple video streams in real time and allowed operators to move content effortlessly between a desktop interface and the video wall.

The city appreciated Galileo’s design, which ensures 24/7 reliability, and its scalability to accommodate future operational growth.

“We really liked that Douglas County uses Galileo and has been happy with it,” says traffic management center operator Libby Nordeen. It made sense for us … to align with our region and ensure seamless communication with other jurisdictions.”

How the City of Centennial Uses Galileo

At the heart of Centennial’s TMC is RGB Spectrum’s Galileo processor, which powers a Planar display that showcases live video feeds from 60 CCTV cameras. Operators, including Nordeen and her team, use the system daily to monitor traffic conditions and enhance citywide situational awareness.

This capability has been especially beneficial during inclement weather, allowing snow crews to assess road conditions and prioritize their efforts using live video feeds.

The Galileo processor also supports Centennial’s broader goals of public engagement and education. During events like Centennial 101, a program designed to familiarize residents with city operations, the TMC uses the video wall to demonstrate how the department monitors traffic and supports real-time operations.

The ability to move content from the desktop to the video wall enables operators to create dynamic and engaging presentations for visitors and city officials alike.

Looking ahead, Centennial plans to expand the TMC’s capabilities to include enhanced incident management and greater system-to-system communication with neighboring jurisdictions such as Englewood, Greenwood Village and Littleton, all of which use the same traffic signal platform.

Results and Benefits

Since installing RGB Spectrum’s Galileo video wall processor, the City of Centennial operators now benefit from enhanced situational awareness and streamlined decision-making in their traffic monitoring.

Galileo’s integration with desktop control has simplified workflows, enabling more efficient management of daily monitoring and presentations.

“We’ve been very happy with the system reliability and functionality,” says Nordeen. “Galileo allows us to monitor real-time traffic and engage with the public—all in one powerful platform.”

As Centennial expands its capabilities to include incident management and regional collaboration, the Galileo processor will continue to be a cornerstone of efficient traffic monitoring and control.

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