DeepSIGNAL-ITS—Deep Learning Signal Intelligence for Adaptive Traffic Signal Control in Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Abstract
Urban traffic congestion remains a major contributor to vehicle emissions and travel inefficiency, prompting the need for adaptive and intelligent traffic management systems. In response, we introduce DeepSIGNAL-ITS (Deep Learning Signal Intelligence for Adaptive Lights in Intelligent Transportation Systems), a unified framework that leverages real-time traffic perception and learning-based control to optimize signal timing and reduce congestion. The system integrates vehicle detection via the YOLOv8 architecture at roadside units (RSUs) and manages signal control using Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), guided by global traffic indicators such as accumulated vehicle waiting time. Secure communication between RSUs and cloud infrastructure is ensured through Transport Layer Security (TLS)-encrypted data exchange. We validate the framework through extensive simulations in SUMO across diverse urban settings. Simulation results show an average 30.20% reduction in vehicle waiting time at signalized intersections compared to baseline fixed-time configurations derived from OpenStreetMap (OSM). Furthermore, emissions assessed via the HBEFA-based model in SUMO reveal measurable reductions across pollutant categories, underscoring the framework’s dual potential to improve both traffic efficiency and environmental sustainability in simulated urban environments.
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OpenAlex topics: Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques · Traffic control and management · Transportation Planning and Optimization
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Computer Science Department, Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
Computer and Cyber Security Department, Faculty of Informations Systems and Cyber Security, Military Technical Academy ‘Ferdinand I’, 050141 Bucharest, Romania
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