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Traffic management can be difficult especially in cities that are crowded. Overcrowding can cause accidents, delays and environmental degradation. Smart technologies can help pedestrians and drivers get to where they require to go safely and efficiently.
IoT technology allows the collection of data to enhance urban mobility, transportation systems and parking lots. This data can inform the making of decisions about the reduction of traffic congestion, improving the safety and efficiency of the system, as well as enhancing economic sustainability.
When a traffic light senses that more vehicles are coming from one direction than other, it will adjust its timing to accommodate these drivers. This saves motorists fuel and time, and also reduces the carbon emissions from idle vehicles. Smart traffic lights can also be programmed to alter their timings in real-time, depending on road conditions such as construction zones or heavy traffic. This can cut down travel time for drivers by up to 10% and significantly decrease traffic interruptions.
These innovations can help city planners avoid costly infrastructure changes and overcrowding. They can also identify structural problems, like bridges that aren’t safe or under construction. They can also help emergency vehicles reach the roads swiftly. The odds of a victim getting through a traffic accident are dramatically reduced for each second that an ambulance is required to reach the scene.
For these and other smart technologies to be effective, they require a reliable, scalable, and secure network infrastructure. This is why Spectrum Enterprise provides the connectivity needed to power IoT sensors in smart traffic management systems and also the interfaces that deliver relevant information.