he Wichita City Council Tuesday approved funding to help speed up drivers’ commutes across town.

The council voted to approve $250,000 that will lead to synchronizing stoplights. The technology is already in use along Maple from Maize Road to McLean.

With the tech upgrade, drivers along Maple may have noticed a recent change.

“Ultimately we’re looking to save time. We’re looking to minimize stops, to minimize delays, Wichita City Engineer Gary Janzen says.

(Read more: KWCH News)