Dynamic toll for smooth-flowing traffic
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 09:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Highway traffic can flow more freely thanks to a dynamic toll. Siemens has developed a special algorithm for traffic control systems that adjusts the toll charge to the current traffic situation. In return, the system lets motorists enjoy the benefits of getting to their destinations more quickly, while also helping to prevent traffic jams and reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The first special highway lane with the innovative control system, known as the fast lane, is on the highway connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in Israel.