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标题：Traffic Signal Systems: A Review of Current Technology in the United States
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作者：Ashley Russell Kotwal ; Ashley Russell Kotwal ; Soon Jae Lee 等
期刊名称：Science and Technology
印刷版ISSN：2163-2669
电子版ISSN：2163-2677
出版年度：2013
卷号：3
期号：1
页码：33-41
DOI：10.5923/j.scit.20130301.04
语种：English
出版社：Scientific & Academic Publishing Co.
摘要：Traffic signal systems have been employed since the early twentieth century as a method of continuously managing traffic flow and saturation at intersections and to promote smooth and safe automobile transportation. Due to the continuous increase of traffic congestion in urban areas, there is a need for further evaluation and implementation of traffic signal systems. This study reviews and consolidates information on a wide variety of signal systems, detection devices and communications components in order to provide a cogent understanding of current technology in the United States. Additionally, the assessment focuses on operational functions of various systems, and thereby, establishes what the systems’ capabilities are when utilized to their fullest extent. Current signal system practices are reviewed to compare existing technologies, and postmodern technologies are investigated. Recommendations for further investigation of traffic signal systems are also provided.
关键词：Transportation; Traffic Signal; Traffic Controller; Traffic Detection; Intelligent Transportation Systems