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When traffic lights talk: a one-minute Short

When traffic lights talk
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Short · about a minute

What if traffic lights could talk?

They can. It's called V2X.

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Cars that talk to everything

Vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian: short wireless messages about what is coming.

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"This light turns red in 5 seconds"

Smart intersections share signal timing and spot hidden pedestrians, so cars get warnings earlier.

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Quick guess

The connection drops. Can the AV still drive safely?

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Not just for AVs

The same upgrades give buses signal priority, cyclists safer crossings and planners better data.

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AVs are self-sufficient. Connected streets make everyone smoother and safer.
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