Intelligent Intersection Management
What Is an Intelligent Intersection?
An intelligent intersection uses cutting-edge technology to ease traffic congestion and minimize crash potential. Most are signalized intersections with intelligent traffic lights, sensors, cameras, or live-processing systems that respond to changing conditions.
Unlike standard intersections that rely on static signage or fixed-timer signals, intelligent intersections actively monitor traffic. Depending on the sensors in place, they can:
- Watch urban traffic and monitor vehicle densities
- Count road users and differentiate between vehicles and pedestrians
- Control smart traffic lights to help reduce congestion and improve travel times
- Detect incidents and alert city officials through a smart traffic management system
Many smart intersection systems use artificial intelligence (AI) and process live traffic data at the “edge,” meaning the sensors interpret what’s happening on the road. These systems can respond faster to changing traffic patterns or weather conditions, improving traffic efficiency without relying on centralized control.
For instance, if a crash occurs in front of a red light, an AI-powered sensor can detect it immediately, identify it as an incident, and notify first responders or local traffic control.
What Is an Intelligent Intersection?
An intelligent intersection uses cutting-edge technology to ease traffic congestion and minimize crash potential. Most are signalized intersections with intelligent traffic lights, sensors, cameras, or live-processing systems that respond to changing conditions.
Unlike standard intersections that rely on static signage or fixed-timer signals, intelligent intersections actively monitor traffic. Depending on the sensors in place, they can:
- Watch urban traffic and monitor vehicle densities
- Count road users and differentiate between vehicles and pedestrians
- Control smart traffic lights to help reduce congestion and improve travel times
- Detect incidents and alert city officials through a smart traffic management system
Many smart intersection systems use artificial intelligence (AI) and process live traffic data at the “edge,” meaning the sensors interpret what’s happening on the road. These systems can respond faster to changing traffic patterns or weather conditions, improving traffic efficiency without relying on centralized control.
For instance, if a crash occurs in front of a red light, an AI-powered sensor can detect it immediately, identify it as an incident, and notify first responders or local traffic control.
How the Omnisight FusionSensor Makes Intersections Safer
The Omnisight FusionSensor is a powerful tool for city- and county-level intersection management systems. It integrates multiple sensing technologies into one unit, delivering a wide range of capabilities, including:
- All-weather hazard recognition. The FusionSensor uses HD video, HD3D radar, and AI to detect stalled vehicles, sudden stops, or unexpected pedestrian movements—day or night, in any weather.
- Instant incident alerts. With onboard TrueEdge processing, the FusionSensor detects incidents and sends instant alerts to the right agencies. It can notify law enforcement of a crash and suggest alternate routes to connected vehicles, helping prevent secondary collisions.
- Adaptive traffic signal integrations. Paired with adaptive traffic signals, the FusionSensor delivers real-time data to adjust light timing, improve traffic flow, reroute around incidents, and make pedestrian crosswalks safer.