The management of traffic on the road can be a challenge, especially in densely populated cities. Overcrowding can cause delays, accidents and hampers environmental sustainability, but smart technology can help pedestrians, drivers, and other road users get where they want to go safely and efficiently.

IoT technology allows the collection of information to enhance urban mobility transport systems, as well as parking lots. The data collected can aid in the decision-making process regarding decreasing traffic congestion, increasing efficiency and safety, and improving economic sustainability.

For example, when an traffic signal detects that one direction has more vehicles arriving than another, it can automatically retime itself to better serve the drivers. This helps motorists save fuel and time, as well as reducing the carbon emissions of idling vehicles. Smart traffic lights can be programmed to technologytraffic.com/2020/05/21/the-benefits-of-using-modern-traffic-technologies-by-data-room adjust their timings in real-time, in response to road conditions, like construction zones or heavy traffic. This can significantly reduce traffic interruptions and can reduce travel times by 10% or more.

These new technologies can help city planners avoid expensive infrastructure changes and overcrowding. They can also detect structural issues such as bridges that aren’t safe or in construction. They also can help emergency vehicles to get on the road faster. The chances of a person in a traffic crash surviving are drastically reduced for every time an ambulance or firetruck spends to arrive at the scene.

But, for these and other smart traffic technologies to operate effectively, they need a reliable, secure, and robust network infrastructure. That’s why Spectrum Enterprise provides the connectivity required to power IoT sensors in smart traffic management systems as well as the interfaces that offer real-time insights.