In order to control the flow of traffic, reduce road congestion, and improve emissions, FMCI is working with Cisco to develop smart traffic light junctions using sensors and Cisco Edge controllers.
Context
The Smart City Junction project aims to develop an affordable and scalable traffic light junction using a network of Cisco sensors and edge controllers. The project is funded via the Cisco CDA fund, with milestone-based project timeline. The outputs of the project will be demonstrated on a live traffic junction located at the FMCI testbed.
Aim
The goal of this architecture is to allow any low intelligent traffic light junction (as currently implemented across Ireland), to be upgraded for advanced traffic management.
It is proposed that the existing traffic light controller will remain as is, but the increased intelligence will be provided by the edge of the network. This extra intelligence will simply present itself as an additional request signal at the traffic controller level, including:
- Develop an architecture that abstracts the traffic light controller, utilizing Cisco edge controllers and switches for processing.
- Incorporate sensors such as cameras, radar, and potentially lidar, with consideration for using HESAI LiDAR, Provizio radar, and Meraki cameras.
- Implement sensor fusion and explore extending capabilities with V2X radio and other cameras along the network for optimized traffic flows.
- Demonstrate working system and use cases on the FMCI Smart City infrastructure targeting customers such as local authorities in Ireland.
Additional information
Participating Partners
Future Mobility Campus Ireland
Funding
CISCO, via Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Programme
Thematic Pillars
• Connected Mobility
• Sustainable & Smart Transport
• AI & Data-Driven Mobility
• Skill Development and Capacity Building