What is smart traffic?

Smart traffic is a concept that utilizes traffic management and control, which aims to improve traffic flow, safety and environmental friendliness. Intelligent traffic utilizes various technologies, such as sensors, cameras, communication systems and artificial intelligence, which can be used to collect and analyze traffic information in real time. This enables, for example, the automatic control of traffic, the avoidance of traffic jams and the prevention of accidents.

The goal of smart transport is to create a smarter and more efficient transport system that better serves both individual transport users and society as a whole. Smart traffic can cover, for example, smart traffic lights, real-time traffic monitoring and control, and the development of electronic traffic services.

Smart traffic also aims to reduce emissions and environmental damage caused by traffic. For example, intelligent traffic systems can help optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion, which in turn reduces vehicle emissions and fuel consumption.

Sources: The Finnish Transport Agency – Smart Transport