The management of traffic on the road is not easy, especially in cities that are crowded. Overcrowding can cause delays, accidents, and environmental degradation. Smart technologies can help pedestrians and drivers get where they require to go in a safe and efficient manner.
IoT technology permits the collection of data that can enhance urban mobility transportation systems, parking spaces. These data can be used as a basis for decisions regarding reducing traffic, improving safety efficiency, as well as increasing the sustainability of the economy.
When a traffic light notices that more vehicles are coming from one direction than the other, it will adjust its timing to better serve the drivers. This saves time and fuel for motorists, and reduces carbon emissions from idle cars. Another example is smart traffic lights, which use machine learning to optimize their timings based on the current road conditions, for example, heavy traffic or construction zones. This could cut travel time for drivers by as much as 10% and drastically reduce delays in traffic.
These new technologies can help city planners avoid costly infrastructure changes and overcrowding. They can also spot structural issues such as bridges that could be unsafe or under construction. They can also help emergency vehicles get to the road in a short time. Every second that an ambulance or firetruck is delayed due to a traffic accident could dramatically reduce the chances of survival for the victims.
But for these and other smart traffic technologies to function efficiently, they require a secure, reliable and flexible network infrastructure. Spectrum Enterprise offers the connectivity that is required to power IoT sensor systems in smart traffic management system, as well as the interfaces that provide actionable information.