A comprehensive review of intelligent transportation systems toward alleviating traffic congestion
Ansam SAWALHA, Amani SAWALHA, Mohammad Ali KHASAWNEH
Abstract. Nowadays, traffic congestion has become a critical problem in several cities around the globe. It is usually associated with the increasing urban population, increasing car ownership, and inadequate infrastructure management. Traffic congestion decreases the efficiency of transportation infrastructure and increases air pollution, fuel consumption, and travel time. Consequently, interest in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) comes from the problems caused by traffic congestion. ITS is a system that creates vehicles to function smoothly during their trip and offers comfort and safety to an individual vehicle or a network of vehicles. It can improve the efficiency, accessibility, mobility, and intermodal connections of the transportation system. The main aim of this paper is to review the existing literature comprehensively to investigate the role of intelligent transportation systems in mitigating traffic congestion. By synthesizing previous studies, the paper shows that the ITS plays an important role in decreasing traffic congestion in different ways; it assists drivers in making better travel decisions and helps local governments develop urban traffic management abilities. Furthermore, ITS enhances connectivity among all components of the traffic stream, reducing traffic congestion and consequently mitigating traffic accidents. Finally, this paper will help researchers and decision-makers better understand the importance of using intelligent transportation systems to reduce traffic congestion and consequently reduce traffic accidents.
Keywords
Intelligent Transportation System, Traffic Congestion, Transportation Infrastructure, Traffic Management
Published online 2/25/2025, 10 pages
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Citation: Ansam SAWALHA, Amani SAWALHA, Mohammad Ali KHASAWNEH, A comprehensive review of intelligent transportation systems toward alleviating traffic congestion, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 48, pp 951-960, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903414-103
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