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Smart intersections use a combination of mobility intelligence and technologies to help cities better prepare for the future. Cities with smart intersections can dramatically enhance safety, reduce congestion and pollution, cut down on citizen complaints, and optimize operating efficiency across their entire transportation network.
But before we explore the solutions, let's first understand the root causes of the problems.
Today’s Transportation Challenges
Why Focus on the Intersection?
Intersections, the central nodes of transportation infrastructure, are where nearly one half of all crashes happen. Factors making intersections even more dangerous and unsafe include rapidly growing urban populations that use more modes of transport (pedestrians, transit, cyclists, scooters, skaters) and road users distracted by mobile devices.
Across the globe, traffic planners and engineers, policymakers, and public health professionals are now taking a cross-disciplinary approach to achieve a Vision Zero goal for mobility – i.e., eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries. An integral part of their strategy includes roadway design and technologies that make intersections “smarter” by optimizing traffic flow and reducing congestion – ultimately making those intersections much safer.
Anatomy of a Smart Intersection
The Benefits
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