Embodiments include a method for controlling a traffic signal with a cloud-enhanced traffic controller. The method includes receiving the cloud-enhanced traffic controller comprising a memory storing a connection agent and a unique identification assigned to the cloud-enhanced traffic controller and connecting the cloud-enhanced traffic controller to the traffic signal and to a communications network, wherein based upon detecting that the cloud-enhanced traffic controller is connected to the communications network, the connection agent establishes a secure connection to a web service. The method also includes transmitting the unique identification and a status information of the cloud-enhanced traffic controller to the web service.