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The Influence Of Sensor-Based Intelligent Traffic Light Control On Traffic Flow In Dublin, Katja Rademacher
The Influence Of Sensor-Based Intelligent Traffic Light Control On Traffic Flow In Dublin, Katja Rademacher
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With growing cities and the increased use of vehicles for transportation purposes, there is a demand to make the traffic management in cities smarter. An intelligent traffic light control that dynamically adapts to the existing traffic conditions can help reduce traffic congestion and CO2 emissions. This thesis reviews the popular traffic light control approaches - static, actuated and adaptive – based on their influences on recorded traffic conditions in Dublin. The Irish capital relies heavily on busses for public transport adding to the number of already moving vehicles in the city centre. Using vehicle count data from inductive loop detectors …