Traffic control system and method
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1. A traffic control system for a highway having a series of on-ramps along the length of the highway for allowing access to the highway, the system comprising:
- a smart metering system that controls access to the highway at the on-ramps based on real-time traffic data and stored traffic data.
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Abstract
The system and method disclosed utilize a smart metering system that combines real-time traffic data and statistical traffic models to control vehicle flow. Also disclosed are a system and method for using dual-use traffic lanes that function as regular traffic lanes under regular traffic conditions and as emergency traffic lanes in an emergency. Vehicle speed control devices can be used to prevent or break up slower traffic waves when they occur.
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1. A traffic control system for a highway having a series of on-ramps along the length of the highway for allowing access to the highway, the system comprising:
a smart metering system that controls access to the highway at the on-ramps based on real-time traffic data and stored traffic data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
- 29. A method of controlling traffic on a highway comprising the steps of obtaining real-time traffic data, analyzing real-time traffic data in light of historic traffic data, and controlling access to the highway based on the analysis.
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