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Intelligent Traffic Light Control System and Application
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Abstract
In recent years, with the surge in the number of vehicles, traffic congestion has become an increasingly severe global issue. So Intelligent Traffic Signal Control Systems have emerged as a critical component of transport systems to address this challenge by optimizing traffic flow, reducing delays, and enhancing road safety. The intelligent system depends on several advanced technologies, such as IoT devices, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence algorithms. Also, the system can dynamically adjust traffic signals based on real-time road conditions via technologies such as Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, which successfully improves traffic flow during peak hours, and minimizes congestion. The review will also mention successful case studies in cities such as Beijing, where smart systems have significantly improved traffic efficiency. The last part of review will focus on future developments about scalability, cost-effectiveness, and data security to ensure the continued success of these systems in modern urban environments.
Keywords
Transport system, Intelligent Traffic Signal Control, Advanced technology
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Xu,H. (2025). Intelligent Traffic Light Control System and Application. Applied and Computational Engineering,128,24-30.
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