A smart transportation system is a high-tech application that aims to provide innovative services related to traffic management, various modes of transportation, and safety, as well as to enable users to become more informed and to create safer, more organized, and'smart' use of mass transportation systems. Smart transportation refers to any transportation system that makes use of cutting-edge technology to enable transportation authorities and companies to generate smart traffic scenarios for mass transit passengers. The better the traffic condition, the smarter the system. Smart transportation solutions generally comprise intelligent bridges, intelligent highways, intelligent traffic lights, and intelligent toll roads, smart bus systems, etc. In addition, such systems are relatively cheaper to implement than traditional mass transit investments.
GPS navigation systems, electronic toll collection, electronic speed cameras, traffic alerting systems, and vehicle tracking systems are some of the technologies in use. Other technologies in smart transportation systems may include automated route planning and scheduling, vehicle telematics, automated onboard computer systems, autonomous vehicle operation, e-mail or web-based communication with drivers, remote vehicle control, GPS network connectivity to determine vehicle position, real-time data on traffic conditions, fuel consumption, braking, and acceleration, and adaptive cruise control. In other situations, smart transportation systems combine multiple of these technologies, combining the best of both worlds. It can help minimize traffic problems by creating better and more efficient traffic scenarios. It can also save the organization a lot of time and money when it comes to managing the mass traffic flow.
Smart road systems can be used to minimize traffic congestion by establishing minimal blocking durations between cars. The smart transportation network can detect cars that are slowing down and tailgating and slow down traffic flow to guarantee smoother travel conditions for all drivers by utilizing a number of different algorithms. As the network fine-tunes its algorithms to prevent traffic bottlenecks, traffic delays may become less of a nuisance. The new algorithms can also identify and enforce vehicle speed restrictions depending on real-time driving circumstances.
Traffic monitoring is another smart transportation technology. The traffic management network may monitor vehicle speeds and notify human drivers or fleet managers of potential speeding concerns by using infrared cameras and radar devices. If a driver exceeds the speed limit, an audio and visual warning will be sent by the camera. This technology, in addition to avoiding traffic congestion, has the potential to improve the safety of public transportation operations. The public transportation fleet can detect broken bus ducts and other susceptible infrastructure components by using radar and thermal vision. They may then perform the necessary repairs, reducing energy usage, environmental effect, and money spent on infrastructure maintenance.
One of the most fundamental smart transportation solutions in use today is vehicle monitoring. LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and other active vehicle monitoring technologies can be used by smart transportations to guarantee that they stay on the road and are not in danger of colliding. Car navigation systems may utilize maps and GPS to find the safest routes and avoid congested highways. In certain situations, automobile navigation and car security may entail developing more efficient routes that save fuel while increasing productivity. Car alarms and immobilizers can assist deter criminals from taking the vehicle and minimize the likelihood of having to file a claim.
