Commutes in major Indian cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata have long been plagued by relentless traffic jams, causing delays for office-goers and early morning school runs.
However, relief might be on the horizon thanks to Google’s innovative solution, recently trialed in several metropolitan areas.
A Tweet Sparks Excitement
A recent tweet by Xiaomi’s former product manager, Sudeep Sahu, has set the internet abuzz.
Sahu claims that Google is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address traffic issues in Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
In the tweet, he shares a video illustrating a new traffic light system in Bengaluru, integrated with Google Maps.
This system allows users to select specific times and locations, adjusting the timing of traffic lights to optimize traffic flow.
Google’s Project Green Light
Google’s initiative, known as “Project Green Light,” was announced on October 10 in a blog post.
The project aims to empower cities with tools to enhance traffic management and reduce emissions.
By leveraging AI and analyzing data from Google Maps, the technology adapts to driving patterns in specific areas.
As a result, it optimizes the synchronization and timing of traffic lights, promoting smoother traffic flow.
Efficiency and Emission Reduction
“Based on this model, we develop AI-based optimizations and then provide recommendations to city engineers through the Green Light interface,” Google stated in their blog post.
“It can identify opportunities for traffic that have not yet been synced and provide recommendations for adjusting traffic light timing to improve traffic flow.
” Several cities have already joined forces with Google to partake in this groundbreaking project.
In summary, Google’s Project Green Light promises to revolutionize urban commutes by leveraging AI
and data analysis to enhance traffic flow, making daily life smoother for city dwellers.
