Smart Road Technology: Digital Highways Of The Future

Smart roads incorporate the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make driving safer and efficient. Smart roads connect physical infrastructures such as solar panels and sensors with software infrastructure such as AI, ML, and big data.

Smart road technologies are embedded in roads to enhance visibility, generate energy, communicate with autonomous and connected vehicles, monitor road conditions, and much more.

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Benefits of Smart Road Infrastructure

Many devices enable smart road technology, such as acoustic sensors, IP CCTV cameras, speed sensors, smart traffic lights, digital signage, and condition/weather monitoring system. When these smart devices collect and analyze data in real-time, cities can witness several benefits –

  • Less-Congested Streets – For an average US citizen, the traffic congestion costs USD 1,377 and 99 hours of their time each year. Smart road technology can real-time track vehicles and adjust traffic lights when fewer or no cars are approaching; it also helps prevent bumper-to-bumper traffic. This is expected to help drivers and passengers in saving 9.4 hours each year.
  • Improved Traffic and Pedestrian Safety – Traffic-monitoring solutions powered by computer vision can detect pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles to enable safety practices. In the event of a crime or crash on the street, smart road devices can immediately alert first responders.
  • Enhanced Parking and E-Tolling – E-tolling uses license plate recognition and vehicle tracking to automatically charge highway and bridge tolling fees to reduce the congestion possibility without making vehicles stop or slow down.


Adopting Smart Technology to Improve Road Infrastructure

Many governments and transport authorities or organizations understand the value of smart road technologies. However, the development of smart city infrastructure at scale can be costly and complicated, primarily for emerging economies or developing countries. Therefore, the authorities can break down smart road projects into phases, starting with low-investment to medium-investment. These narrow-scale initiatives can provide a high-return initial value and further setting the stage for high-investment and large-scale efforts worldwide.

Considering the early days of motor-powered mobility, cars were available with no suitable road infrastructure. The authorities gradually recognized the opportunities through the significant road infrastructure investment to help the population reap new transport technology benefits.

Similarly, today’s governments and urban transport authorities worldwide are beginning to appreciate the importance of smart roads and investing in creating awareness about the essential mobility innovation platform. Smart roads will power empower drivers, intelligent cars, and provide governments with unprecedented visibility and control over the living fabric of motor-based traffic.


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