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Traffic Studied Using Computer-Linked Cars

Posted by Zonk on from the one-step-closer-to-gridguide dept.

mprindle writes "Yahoo News has an AP article about a system that links individual cars to analyze traffic patterns, which allows the drivers to avoid traffic jams and accidents. This system is part of the 'smart highway' initiatives. The data from the car is sent to a central server and from that data traffic patterns in a 40 mile radius. According to the article this technology is less expensive than using poll mounted antennas or ground sensors."

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  1. But.. by Aeiri · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What if EVERYONE had cars like this? EVERY car is avoiding traffic jam A, and creates traffic jam B, which then creates traffic jam C, which was caused by people avoiding traffic jam B. To infinity, and beyond.