Could technology hold the answer to reducing how much time we spend sitting at red lights? There is hope. Google is expanding its project Green Light, which creates “green waves” — or green light after green light — for drivers in 14 areas where the system is already deployed.
The best thing about the tech is that it doesn’t require new hardware. Instead, it uses data gathered from internet-connected cars and devices like phones to help cities adjust traffic light timing to be more responsive to real-world traffic patterns. Not only could this deliver environmental and health benefits by reducing the pollution caused by idling, but research from the University of Michigan suggests these kinds of systems could actually save traffic agencies money. Wall Street Journal :verified: (npub1ud5…xpaa) has more.
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