SCOOT

SCOOT is a proactive system, meaning that it adjusts traffic signal parameters in real-time to serve traffic that is approaching an intersection. Other systems base adjustments on measurements of departing traffic, meaning timing changes are implemented too late to be fully effective. SCOOT has at its heart an on-line traffic simulation model which tests a range of possible timing changes in real-time and chooses the most effective adjustment. Other systems make changes based on parameter thresholds, such as volumes or arrivals on green. This allows only one possible adjustment and it is not tested for effectiveness in advance. SCOOT fully optimizes cycle length, splits, and offsets on every cycle by making small controlled adjustments. Other systems make larger adjustments at much longer intervals (up to every 10 minutes) and some do not optimize cycle length at all. This makes them far less responsive to rapidly changing traffic conditions.

NoTraffic has developed the first AI-powered traffic signal platform that connects road users to the city grid, solving today’s traffic challenges while unlocking smart mobility benefits for the cities, and creating an entirely new way of life. Deploying the platform transforms any traffic signal into a smart infrastructure capable of understanding the complete traffic picture and responding in real time to all road users including detection and segmentation of bikes, cars, buses, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles. Cities use the cloud dashboard to define policies such as transit priority corridors or bike & pedestrian safety. AI software intelligently implements these policies at each traffic signal, operating intersections in real-time to autonomously manage an entire city grid based on actual demand, customized service for every type of user to cut congestion, reduce emissions and prevent accidents.