Development of a Microcontroller-Based Intelligent Traffic Light Control System for Vehicular Movement in T Junctions
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https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v44i1.1141Keywords:
Traffic congestion, Microcontroller, Intelligent system, Automated control, Road safetyAbstract
This research is devoted to the issue of regulating traffic congestion in major cities using light-dependent resistors coupled with the PIC16F877A microcontroller. This study proposes an intelligent traffic control system for T-Junctions, utilizing sensing and control to optimize traffic flow through dynamic phase adjustments and congestion reduction, enabled by a microcontroller-based decision-making system. The proposed system reduces traffic congestion, automates control, and enhances safety, minimizing accidents and lowering infrastructure costs. Under simulated environment, it demonstrates an average response time of 50 ms and achieves 99% accuracy in displaying the correct countdown. Finally, the number of state transitions handled per minute is 60 transitions per minute under normal traffic conditions.
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