Communicating Vehicles Could Ease Through Intersections More Efficiently
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 13:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Imagine a scenario where sensor-laden vehicles pass through intersections by communicating with each other, rather than grinding to a halt at traffic lights. A newly published study co-authored by MIT researchers claims this kind of traffic-light-free transportation design, if it ever arrives, could allow twice as much traffic to use the roads.