A new intelligent traffic control system for Taiwan

This paper introduces a novel traffic control system framework, the Mobile Intelligent Traffic Control System (MITCS), designed for Taiwan for the next generation. The system integrates micro-mechanical and electrical technologies with embedded system, wireless transmission, image processing, and solar power module. The aims of this study are to: 1. research and design a novel and multi-functional traffic controller in a box; 2. design a cost-effective fundamental contribution to communication network; 3. use image processing techniques to develop a non-intrusive vehicle detector for monitoring traffic dynamics; 4. utilize artificial intelligence to adapt traffic dynamics and to renew traffic control strategies; 5. propose a specific concept for mobile intelligent traffic control center. Finally, an experimental system was built which consisted of Virtual Traffic Police (VTP), Status Monitor Agent (SMA) and Traffic Control Integration Module (TCIM). The system will support a highly efficient, self-organized and self-coordinated traffic control mechanism.