SMART CITY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Kantham Thirumal reddy
CSE department, New Horizon J.Ganesh Chowdary
College Of Engineering CSE department,
Bangalore, India New Horizon College Of
kanthamthirumalreddy7867@gmai Engineering
l.com1 Bangalore, India
chowdaryganesh36@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
This paper aims to overcome traffic congestion
caused by ineffective traffic management systems
that are outdated and work on a predefined
countdown. These traditional systems allot timings
irrespective of the actual density in traffic on a
specific road thereby causing large red light delays.
The system we propose ensures traffic lights
respond to real time values of traffic, thereby
allowing proper management of time and resources.
In order to do this we first calculate the density of
traffic which is determined using a combination of
ultrasonic sensors and image processing techniques.
This information is processed by a Raspberry Pi,
which in turn controls the traffic light indicators. In
addition to that, the data that is collected is sent to
the cloud, and can be used to monitor traffic flow at
periodic intervals. In case of sensor system failure,
the values stored in the cloud will also be useful in
predicting the density of traffic based on long term
periodic analysis
1. INTODUCTION
In today’s world where technology has transcended
all barriers it has now become easy to solve most
human problems and one of these problems include
traffic congestion. Traffic congestion has increased
drastically over the years and has had negative
impacts that include road rage, accidents, air
pollution, wastage of fuel and most importantly
unnecessary delays. One of the many causes of
traffic congestion is improper traffic management
systems. The first gas lit traffic light was invented in
London in the 1860’s to control traffic caused by
horse carriages in the area and it was operated
manually by police officers. Since then traffic lights
have adapted so as to allow the smooth movement
of traffic. The electric traffic light came soon after in
the early 1900’s, and this was later replaced by the
automated traffic lights which are still used in a
number of cities today. This system works like
clockwork with the lights changing at regular
intervals, but soon people realized that the system
had a flaw. In many occasions vehicles had
unnecessary waiting periods because the light would
be red even when the opposite road was empty. The
main purpose of this paper is to introduce a system
Rahul Gonela3
CSE department,
New Horizon College Of
Engineering
Bangalore, India
Rahulgonela18@gmail.com
which will allot time to each road based on the
amount of traffic[1]. The amount of traffic on a
single lane is classified under three levels: low,
medium and high. These levels are determined by
the Raspberry Pi based on inputs received from the
ultrasonic sensors and camera. Based on the level of
traffic the Raspberry Pi then allots timings for a lane,
and makes changes to the red, green and yellow
indicators. In addition these values processed by the
Raspberry Pi are sent to the cloud where they can be
stored and accessed whenever required. Also, if the
level of traffic indicated by the image processing
techniques and ultrasonic sensors continuously
differ then the previous values stored on the cloud
can be used to determine the level of traffic for that
specific time till the required repairs are made. This
traffic management system fulfills its duty by
enabling the smooth movement of vehicles and it
also has a fail-safe system which will prove useful
in unexpected circumstances.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
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A. SENSORS
The sensors have been used for road traffic
observations. Sensors like loop detectors and radars
are widespread in many major roads in cities speed
and occupancy for a specific location with a very
high penetration rate. The last decades significant
efforts have been made in the area of langrangian
sensors and in many cities travel times or point speed
observations from GPS devices has 28 been used for
real-time traffic state estimation.
B. CELLULAR NETWORK
Through cellular networks, data from roadside
sensors and cameras can be efficiently transmitted to
central control centers or cloud-based servers for
analysis. This real-time data flow enables the system
to generate insights into traffic patterns, congestion
levels, and incidents. Moreover, cellular networks
enable bidirectional communication, allowing the
control center to send commands back to the field
devices. For instance, traffic signals can be adjusted
remotely based on real-time traffic conditions to
optimize traffic flow.energy supplies, less
frequently to mechanical ones, and seldom to other
people.
C.GPS-EQUIPPED DEVICES
By leveraging GPS data, traffic management
systems can offer actionable insights into traffic
conditions, optimizing route planning, and
suggesting alternate paths to alleviate congestion.
Moreover, these devices facilitate the collection of
valuable data for predictive analysis, allowing the
system to anticipate traffic trends and proactively
adjust traffic signals or route guidance.In a computer
science project, utilizing GPS-equipped devices
involves programming interfaces to gather, process,
and interpret GPS data accurately. This integration
necessitates algorithms for real-time data
processing, map rendering, and decision-making
algorithms to ensure effective traffic management.
Additionally, implementing user interfaces or APIs
to communicate this processed information to
drivers or traffic control centers becomes a crucial
aspect of such projects..
D. AUTOMATIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) plays a
crucial role in modern traffic management systems
by enabling seamless identification and tracking of
vehicles. AVI systems use technologies like RFID
(Radio-Frequency Identification), license plate
recognition, or GPS to automatically identify
vehicles as they move through specific points on the
road network. These systems contribute
significantly to traffic management by providing
real-time data on vehicle movements, allowing for
efficient toll collection, traffic flow analysis, and
enforcement of traffic regulations.
E.TRAFFIC STATE AND ESTIMATION
Traffic state estimation and prediction play pivotal
roles in Advanced Traffic Management Systems
(ATMS) and Advanced Traveler Information
Systems (ATIS) by providing crucial insights into
current and future traffic conditions. These systems
utilize sophisticated algorithms and data processing
techniques to estimate the present traffic state by
analyzing real-time data from various sources like
sensors, cameras, and GPS devices. This estimation
involves determining parameters such as vehicle
speeds, densities, and flow rates, offering a
comprehensive view of the current traffic situation
3. WORKING METHODOLOGY
A traffic management system operates on the
principles of monitoring, controlling, and
optimizing the flow of vehicles on roads and
highways. It integrates a network of sensors,
cameras, and data processing units to gather real-
time information about traffic conditions. These
sensors detect vehicle presence, speed, and density,
while cameras capture visuals for further analysis.
The collected data is then processed using
sophisticated algorithms to generate insights into
traffic patterns, congestion points, and potential
hazards. Based on this analysis, the system can
dynamically adjust traffic signals, lane assignments,
and speed limits to optimize traffic flow and enhance
safety. Additionally, it can provide information to
drivers through variable message signs or mobile
apps, enabling them to make informed decisions
about routes and travel times. Overall, the traffic
management system operates on the core principles
of data collection, analysis, and adaptive control to
improve the efficiency and safety of the road
network. Addresses the vehicles. At the point when
the vehicles ultimately depend on the Corridor
Impact sensor it addresses high traffic. Will be there
as soon as humanly possible electron stream in lobby
impact sensor when the vehicle draws closer to it the
attractive field upsets the electron stream and
voltage diminishes and it is the result of the lobby
impact sensor and sends as contribution to the
Arduino and in like manner the green sign timing of
that side is expanded to 12sec.The absolute traffic
sign can be observed in the cell phone by utilizing
blink application when we interface with that
username. This can be checked by anybody who has
that username also, secret key. The controller is
stored with the value of minimum frequency of
vehicles passing by it per second as 5. Now
suppose the signal turns green, the timer starts
with a maximum value of 20. Thus when a vehicle
passes by a signal, the signal can automatically
keep the count of the vehicles passing by it, and
help in detection of traffic congestion. Each signal
should be stored with a threshold value for which
it should be red and green. Now depending upon the
frequency of the vehicles passing by the signal per
second, the timer can be dynamically controlled.
Initially the frequency of the vehicles passing the
signal per second is 10, after 10 seconds this
frequency reduces to 5, and then automatically
the RFID controller sends a command to the signal
to turn red.The block diagram of the system is shown
in Fig 1

Fig 1. Block diagram of the system
4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
A. IMPPLEMENTING TRAFFIC LIGHTS
The traffic lights are carried out on PCB printed
circuit sheets. The traffic lights convey a
commencement clock to demonstrate remaining
time previously red/green lights are switched off.
The timing is given as 6seconds and all are
associated with the Arduino and code is unloaded
into it.
Fig 2. Traffic lights implementation
B. Estimating TRAFFIC Thickness
The vitally controlling module of the entirety
framework is Arduino. The framework utilizes
traffic signals, Lobby Impact sensor, and
servomotors engine alongside common door is
interacted to the arduino Microcontroller. The
Corridor Impact sensor measures the thickness of
the traffic. At the point when there is a ton of traffic
Corridor Impact sensor detects the consistent
attractive field and conveys message to the arduino.
And afterward the planning of the signs changes to
12 seconds.
Fig 3. Measuring traffic density
C. CONTROLLING PERSON ON FOOT
CROSSING BASED ON TRAFFIC
Thickness When arduino gets the sign from the
corridor impact sensor then it controls the walker
crossing signals as per it. At the point when there is
a ton of traffic the green sign timing would be
multiplied. At the point when there is ordinary
traffic the sign timing would be same. As needs be
the sign for the passerby's changes and entryway will
be controlled.
D. Observing TRAFFIC Lights ON Versatile
Telephone Utilizing BLYNK Application
Here we are observing our traffic lights in cell phone
utilizing blynk application. Anybody who are
having that username and secret key and login and
see the traffic lights. This would be extremely useful
for residents to realize about the traffic before hand
and take their course founded on that. Initially the
frequency of the vehicles passing the signal per
second is 10, after 10 seconds this frequency
reduces to 5, and then automatically the RFID
controller sends a command to the signal to turn red.
Fig 4. Monitoring traffic signals on mobile phone

5. CONCLUSION
These days, numerous nations experience the ill
effects of the burglary issues that influence the
transportation in urban communities and cause
serious quandary. There's urgent need of productive
traffic the executives framework in our country, as
India meets with 384 street mishaps day to day.
Notwithstanding supplanting cops and flagmen by
programmed traffic frameworks, the enhancement
of the weighty foot-hauling keeps on being a huge
issue to be confronted, particularly with numerous
intersection hubs. Numerous arrangements were
presented by developing new streets, executing
flyovers and sidestep streets, making rings, and
performing streets recovery. The proposed savvy
traffic framework makes due the traffic signals of an
intersection of any directional street. The framework
is equipped for assessing the traffic thickness
utilizing sensors posted on one or the other side of
the streets. Supporting this data, the time devoted for
the green light is stretched out to permit enormous
progression of vehicles for good measure of
stoppage, or diminished to prevent superfluous
holding up time when no vehicles are available at the
chosen course. We've effectively carried out the
model at research facility scale with
momentous result.
6. FUTURE SCOPE
The future scope of traffic management systems is
poised for significant advancements and innovation.
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence,
machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT)
are anticipated to revolutionize how traffic is
monitored and controlled. The proposed work
focuses on Smart Traffic management System
using RFID which will eliminate the drawbacks of
the existing system such as high implementation
cost, dependency on the environmental conditions,
etc. The proposed system aims at effective
management of traffic congestion. It is also cost
effective than the existing system. Furthermore, the
study presents the problems in metropolitan areas all
over the world caused by congestions and the related
sources. Congestions developed to a problem,
which affects economies worldwide. Particularly
metropolitan areas are worst hit under these
conditions. Congestions have a negative impact on
the financial situation of a country, on the
environment and hence the overall quality of life.
proposed system can be enhanced by using any
other powerful communication network other than
GSM. These systems will become more
interconnected, leveraging data from various
sources such as connected vehicles, smart
infrastructure, and mobile devices. AI and machine
learning algorithms will enable predictive analysis,
allowing traffic management systems to anticipate
congestion, accidents, or roadblocks before they
occur.are accessible up with productive method for
facilitating blockage in streets
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