Adaptive traffic control system and method for operating same

Abstract

A method of controlling traffic at a first intersection having a first traffic light is disclosed, including monitoring traffic at the first intersection and storing traffic information from the monitoring in memory; receiving traffic information relating to one or more other intersections in an area in which the first intersection is located; determining a timing sequence for the first traffic light based at least in part upon the traffic information from the monitoring and the received traffic information; and updating control of the first traffic light to utilize the determined timing sequence.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to traffic control systems, and more particularly to systems, software programs and methods for adaptively controlling traffic lights based on monitored traffic flow at a plurality of traffic lights within a geographic area. Background technique [0002] It is well known that traffic jams, especially in metropolitan areas, can cause excessive delays, excessive fuel consumption and excessive vehicle emission generation. Technologies exist in which the driver of a vehicle is notified of a nearby traffic jam, thereby allowing the driver the opportunity to try alternative routes alone in order to avoid joining an existing traffic jam. However, such techniques have no solution to reduce the traffic jams that occur in the first situation. Contents of the invention [0003] Example embodiments disclose a system, program code product, and method of controlling traffic at a first intersection having a first traffic lig...

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However, such technology has no solution to reduce the traffic jam that occurs in the first situation

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