Manchester piloting Google artificial intelligence in city's traffic lights
manchestereveningnews.co.ukArtificial intelligence (AI) is being used in traffic lights in Manchester in a UK first, it's been announced. Google has revealed a trial is now underway designed to reduce so-called 'stop-go' emissions and improve the flow of traffic across the city.
The technology giant announced the UK launch of its 'Project Green Light' on Tuesday, working alongside Transport for Great Manchester (TfGM) to run the pilot.
It coincides with Google hosting a major sustainability event in Brussels, where it is outlining projects it's been working on across high-emission industries like transport and energy, including how it is using AI for climate solutions. READ MORE: Danny Darlington: Tributes to Manchester man and ex-MMU student 'murdered by Hamas terrorists' in Israel READ MORE: Boxing champion Terence Crawford flies into Manchester to defend Brian McIntyre caught with gun in airport Google said it found that half of emissions at traffic intersections come from vehicles stopping then starting again.
The initiative uses AI as well as driving trends from Google Maps to model traffic patterns and make recommendations for more efficient traffic light plans.
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