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  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Smart City Infrastructure
  • V2X Communication

Background:

  • Vehicular network (V2X) infrastructure is crucial for smart city transportation services.
  • Reducing traffic congestion and improving public transport efficiency necessitate advanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a Smart Traffic Signal Control (STSC) system.
  • To support various smart city transportation applications, including emergency vehicle signal preemption (EVSP), public transport signal priority (TSP), adaptive traffic signal control (ATSC), eco-driving, and message broadcasting.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed discussion of the roadside unit (RSU) controller architecture, middleware, control algorithms, and peripheral modules.
  • Development of a novel traffic signal scheme specifically for the EVSP scenario.
  • Compatibility with existing traffic signal controllers for cost-effective deployment.

Main Results:

  • Implementation of the STSC system with a focus on the EVSP scenario and its control algorithms.
  • Demonstration of system functionality through integration and field testing.
  • Successful enhancement of traffic flow and safety through informed driver alerts during EV approaches.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed STSC system effectively supports multiple smart city transportation applications.
  • The specialized EVSP scheme enhances intersection safety and traffic management.
  • The system's compatibility ensures rapid and economical deployment in smart cities.