Holy Fender Bender Batman!

[swestrup]

Some folks have recently written a paper on an algorithm that would let cars speed through intersections without need of traffic lights, and without collisions. They have even produced a simulator of what two intersecting 12-lane roads would look like, under high traffic conditions.

Don't try this at home, kids!

Comments

[auriam.livejournal.com]

Yikes. It'd have to be computer controlled (goes without saying), and not only that, but there would have to be either a central control that broadcast pre-intersection position adjustment maneuvers, or some kind of impromptu wireless network set up between the cars approaching the intersection to decide who goes where, so everyone has a clear path through.. but it could be done. I just wouldn't want to be one of the first to test it out ;)

[sps.livejournal.com]

That's been on my time traveller orientation checklist for many years....

[swestrup]

Well, sure! Folks have been predicting automated traffic control of this sort since the 50's. I'm just pleased its finally starting to happen.