Enhancing Traffic Management in Smart Cities: A Cyber-Physical Approach

Abstract

The challenges of managing traffic in rapidly urbanizing cities with increasing populations. It highlights the need for advanced technologies and frameworks in smart cities to develop intelligent traffic management systems. The proposed approach is a cyber-physical framework that integrates physical infrastructure with digital infrastructure for real-time data collection, analysis, and decision-making. By using sensors, IoT devices, and data analytics, the system captures and processes traffic-related information to predict traffic flow, optimize signal timings, and recommend alternate routes. The system also communicates with connected vehicles to provide real-time updates and alerts, improving driver safety and reducing congestion. The cyber-physical approach allows seamless integration with other smart city systems for efficient coordination and resource allocation. Implementing this system offers benefits such as reduced travel times, improved air quality, enhanced road safety, and increased overall efficiency in urban transportation. It can adapt and evolve by learning from new data inputs and incorporating emerging technologies, ensuring sustainability and scalability. Overall, this paper presents a comprehensive framework for enhancing traffic management in smart cities, transforming urban transportation, and improving residents' quality of life while making cities more sustainable and resilient.