An automated approach for traffic light control at pedestrian crossings

Abstract

Although technology has evolved explosively in past years in all aspects of our lives and should make our work easier, it still seems like we don’t have enough time and we are in a constant rush. We hurry when we go to work or shopping, when we drive, when we cross the street. Nevertheless, we have clear traffic rules that aim to protect us from possible road accidents, has the thought ever occurred that we could cross the street if no one is crossing, even if the traffic light is red? In this idea, we thought of a different approach to control the alternation of the traffic light, other than through the timer, so as to reduce the waiting times at the traffic light crossing. This traffic light automation solution is detailed in the present paper in which we describe the structural components and operating principles of an improved traffic light model. The main objective for implementing this improved model is to eliminate the waiting dead times at the traffic light crossing.