Smart Traffic Management at Intersections
Effective traffic control methods, whether at intersections or other nodes within the road network, play a critical role in ensuring traffic quality and safety. An inappropriate choice of traffic control techniques or poorly optimized light signal programming at intersections often leads to uns...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Yildiz Technical University
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies |
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| Summary: | Effective traffic control methods, whether at intersections or other nodes within the road network, play a critical role
in ensuring traffic quality and safety. An inappropriate choice of traffic control techniques or poorly optimized light
signal programming at intersections often leads to unsatisfactory service levels. This study specifically addresses the
issues related to intersections controlled by traffic lights. It aims to identify the key factors influencing the regulation
and programming of traffic lights, with a focus on using different microcontrollers, particularly the Raspberry Pi. The
primary objective of this research is to develop a methodology and an adapted programming approach to the Raspberry
Pi microcontroller to improve traffic performance at intersections and provide sustainable mobility. To achieve this
goal, a prototype of a traffic light-controlled intersection was constructed and managed by a Raspberry Pi Model
microcontroller. The prototype integrates sensors to collect real-time traffic data, enabling adaptive and efficient signal
control. This prototype is now part of the Laboratory of Traffic and Transport at the University of Prishtina. It is used
as a model for responsible institutions for motorized traffic management in urban areas. Our findings support scalable
deployment in developing countries with minimal infrastructure. Comparative results and reproducible Python code
enhance reliability and transparency. The study further includes a comparative analysis of results, presented through
diagrams, to evaluate the system’s efficiency. |
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| ISSN: | 2458-973X |