Smart Technologies for Traffic Management
The management of traffic on the road is not easy, especially in densely populated cities. The overcrowding creates accidents, delays and hampers sustainability. However, smart technologies can aid drivers, pedestrians and other road users get to where they need to go safely and efficiently.
IoT technology allows the collection of information to enhance urban mobility, transportation systems and parking lots. These data can assist in decision making about decreasing traffic congestion, increasing the safety and efficiency of the system, as well as enhancing economic sustainability.
For instance, when a traffic signal senses that one direction has more vehicles coming in than the other, it will automatically adjust its timing to better serve the drivers. This is a time-saving and fuel-saving option for motorists, as well as reducing the carbon emissions emitted by idle cars. Another example involves smart traffic lights that use machine learning to optimize their timing based on real-time road conditions, like heavy traffic or construction zones. This significantly decreases traffic flow interruptions, and can cut driver travel time by 10% or more.
These technologies can aid city planners avoid costly infrastructure changes, and also overcrowding. They can also spot structural issues, such as bridges that are unsafe or are under construction. They can also aid emergency vehicles reach the road quickly. The chances of a person getting through a traffic accident are dramatically reduced for each time an ambulance or firetruck is required to reach the scene.
However for these and many other intelligent traffic technologies to function effectively, they need an efficient, secure, and an scalable network infrastructure. Spectrum Enterprise offers the connectivity needed to power IoT sensors in a smart traffic management system, as well the interfaces which provide actionable insights.
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