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Blog by Shubhankar Gautamon July 20, 2020

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Blog by Shubhankar Gautamon July 20, 2020

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7 Innovative Ideas to Reduce Traffic Congestion with Smart City Tech

With a pandemic gripping our world right now, busy roads seem like a thing of the past. That is, however, hardly true. As soon as life starts getting back on track, traffic congestion will be back in full force, and city governments will struggle immeasurably with traffic management. Urban areas, both big and small, will return to day-long traffic jams and significantly longer commute times. Such problems affect the ordinary citizen the most, and every city looking to turn smart must first tackle them. Here are some truly "smart" ways to fight to overcrowd and reduce traffic congestion with smart city tech in urban areas. These apply to cities of all sizes and have already been employed successfully by many city governments.

Smart programming and digitization can be used to control traffic light operations in both large and small urban areas. When traffic lights co-ordinate ideally and respond to demand in real-time, road capacity can be maximized quickly. Smart traffic lights can also be synced to the movement of larger vehicles or conditioned to respond appropriately to situations like gridlock or blockage. All of this programming can be done with expert knowledge of the non-linear relationship between traffic flow and delay.

The exacerbation of traffic congestion in urban areas is mostly a result of limited parking spaces. Even in larger cities, controlled parking zones are limited to certain main streets. There is usually an unbalanced mix of residents' parking, pay and display, and limited wait parking zones. The best way to tackle congestion is to extend parking controls away from the city center and formulate smart parking zones, even in less crowded areas. To enhance their functioning further, these parking zones can have virtual permits, 1-hour time limits, and regular patrolling by civil law enforcement officers. Making them smart would mean collecting real-time data on commuter parking and directing the crowd to emptier zones accordingly.

While using autonomous or self-driven vehicles will not reduce congestion quantitatively, it will help manage traffic in a more advanced fashion. Without human intervention, smart cars can practice effective collision management, discover new roads to reach a destination, platoon perfectly, and gather data about free and empty parking zones to decide the best parking spot. Moreover, smart vehicles will also eliminate traffic jams caused solely due to human error. All of these combined reduce both commute time and congestion well.

Smart city management authorities should not blatantly assume that the sole cause of traffic congestion is vehicle traffic. Pedestrian traffic, when ignored, is equally worrying. Having realized this, cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles are using V2I technology to monitor pedestrian traffic and reroute vehicle traffic accordingly. The data thus collected is also useful in traffic light optimization to increase road safety. For instance, Los Angeles is making the data gathered public to real estate developers and locality planners to help them build residential complexes in locations that experience less congestion.

Also Read: How Las Vegas is Turning Smart

This is one of the best ideas to reduce traffic congestion with smart city tech. With the development of IoT based drones, most tasks that once needed inspectors, repair and delivery professionals, or city officials to travel in vehicles can now be done via drone cameras. Smart cities that employ drones to carry out minor repair tasks and most inspection tasks can quickly reduce the number of trucks and buses on the road, especially during peak hours. Even private companies like Amazon are now experimenting with drone-based deliveries in highly congested cities, and there's no reason governments can't do the same.

Most workplaces offer their employees the option of free parking. This incentive encourages people to commute to the office every day in separate cars since they don't have to pay anything to park at the office even for long hours. A workplace parking fee is known to have a significant effect on both congestion and pollution. Levying a charge on workplace parking can be useful in promoting carpooling amongst employees, which will, in turn, reduce congestion on roads. It will also improve public transport usage and allow both private and public firms to re-evaluate their parking space usage.

Using V2I technology to make roads smarter is one of the best ways to reduce congestion in cities. Using connected video cameras and satellite imaging, drivers can be informed about accidents and weather-related alerts as they drive on particular roads and expressways. These roads would act as smart transit corridors, where all the vehicle drivers would have information about the conditions about to welcome them in the next few miles. They can then decide to reroute from a congested road or slow down to avoid further crowding.

These innovative methods require minimal spending and are long-term solutions suitable for even the most heavily congested cities. Governments need to plan well, use IoT, AI, and digitization, and respond timely to a crisis, to make urban roads smooth for commuters at all hours of the day.

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7 Innovative Ideas to Reduce Traffic Congestion with Smart City Tech - Get My Parking

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With a pandemic gripping our world right now, busy roads seem like a thing of the past. That is, however, hardly true. As soon as life starts getting back on track, traffic congestion will be back in full force, and city governments will struggle immeasurably with traffic management.

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1.Inform the authorities if you see danger or a disturbance on the road
2.Respect the lanes
3.Follow the traffic light rules
4.Vehicles are forbidden to stop at bus stops, garages, or forbidden places
5.If you have a problem with your vehicle, park aside
6.Give way
7.Public transport should be promoted
link : https://www.hatkosoundbarrier.com/how-to-solve-traffic-problems-in-cities/

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People should not  use handphone while driving.

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People should not  use handphone while driving.

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Can Texting Kill You? - Animated Explainer Video

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Mode of transport for kids || types of transportation || Transportation video for kids

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Basic topic that parenting should teach their kids about traffic rule.

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Basic topic that parenting should teach their kids about traffic rule.

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Road Safety video || Traffic Rules And Signs For Kids || Kids Educational Video

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"Regret after something happened is useful"

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"Regret after something happened is useful"

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Moral value
When we ride a vehicle on the road, we should abide by the rules set by the authorities. For example, the example pictured in the video above is to wear a helmet and drive the car prudently.

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Road Accident Animation Video | best short Motivational animated video | Maddy Animation

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Unique Technique that Korea use to lower the road traffic accident.

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Unique Technique that Korea use to lower the road traffic accident.

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Moral value: In my opinion, Malaysia also should do that new technique also which is traffic lights on the ground especially in school ,city and etc.

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This is how Korea innovates to prevent traffic accidents

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7 Tips To Reduce Road Traffic Injuries And Deaths - What You Need To Know

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A family of four died in an accident involving two vehicles on Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar in Kuala Lumpur at 10.40am on Sunday. The MPV which they were travelling in was hit by a four-wheel drive that had lost control.

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A family of four died in an accident involving two vehicles on Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar in Kuala Lumpur at 10.40am on Sunday. The MPV which they were travelling in was hit by a four-wheel drive that had lost control.

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i. Human behaviour
ii. Road Infrastructure & Surrounding
iii. Vehicle
link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/357/1/012039/meta

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Mindmap about factor affecting road traffic in Batu Pahat,Johor.

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Mindmap about factor affecting road traffic in Batu Pahat,Johor.

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link:https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/995/1/012033/meta

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Congestion at KLIA due to passengers’ failure to complete relevant documents prior to departure

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Traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur worsens as economy reopens, more return to office

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Source by Department of Statistic Malaysia Official Portal

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Source by Department of Statistic Malaysia Official Portal

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MCO is one factor that contribute to decrease of the number of road accident in year 2020 .
Based on above picture, Selangor was  the most  place where road of accident likely to happen and Perlis has lowest  number of road accident among other state.
link: https://www.dosm.gov.my/v1/index.php?r=column/cthemeByCat&cat=494&bul_id=MFJ2V0V4QkZtblBnVXlFMmNxekUrQT09&menu_id=NWVEZGhEVlNMeitaMHNzK2htRU05dz09

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SHAH ALAM, Feb 7 ― A total of 2,810 road accidents and 21 fatalities were recorded by the Selangor Contingent Police, in conjunction with "Op Selamat 17" implemented during the 2022 Chinese New Year (CNY) home exodus from January 28 till yesterday.

Selangor police chief Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed said there was a decrease of 1,374 cases (down 32.8 per cent) from 4,184 accidents recorded during Op Selamat 16 during the 2020 CNY period.

Arjunaidi said out of 2,810 accidents, 1,629 occurred on city streets; 404 cases on highways; 362 cases on state roads; 219 cases on federal roads and the rest occurred on other roads.

As for fatalities, Arjunaidi said a total of 21 deaths were recorded in the operation where 19 of them involved motorcyclists.

"This number shows a decrease of one case from the operation in 2020, which saw 22 deaths recorded," he said in a statement.

Arjunaidi said police also issued 34,329 summonses involving six types of offences, namely exceeding the speed limit (33,252 summonses); non-compliance of traffic light signals (713); using communication devices while driving (304); cutting lanes (45) over-taking on the double line (eight) and driving in the emergency lane (seven)," he said.

He added that during the 10 days of the operation, no police report had been received regarding housebreaking incidents involving those who filled in the " Balik Kampung " (returning to hometown) Form at the police station as well as through the "Volunteer Smartphone Patrol" (VSP) application. ― Bernama

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Ops Selamat: 2,810 road accidents and 21 fatalities in Selangor during 2022 CNY period, says state's top cop

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SHAH ALAM, Feb 7 ― A total of 2,810 road accidents and 21 fatalities were recorded by the Selangor Contingent Police, in conjunction with "Op Selamat 17" implemented during the 2022 Chinese New Year (CNY) home exodus from January 28 till yesterday.

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Top tragic accident between car and motorcycles in road.

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Top tragic accident between car and motorcycles in road.

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According to chart graph above, we can analyze that the more years, the more the number of road accident. As concerned citizens, we should not allow it to become more widespread. Therefore, every citizen must work together in combating this incident and if it happens must report to the responsible parties.
link : https://www.mot.gov.my/en/land/safety/road-accident-and-facilities

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Infographic about scale of road and number of road crash .

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Infographic about scale of road and number of road crash .

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link : https://www.roadsafetyfacility.org/country/malaysia

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 Petaling Jaya, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai

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Road accidents cost Malaysia RM9.2bil in 2016

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Road accidents cost Malaysia RM9.2bil in 2016

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PETALING JAYA: Road accidents cost Malaysia an estimated RM9.21bil last year, says Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

Based on the latest report from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros), the Transport Minister said this was an increase of RM581.3mil compared with 2015.

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Road accidents cost Malaysia RM9.2bil in 2016

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PETALING JAYA: Road accidents cost Malaysia an estimated RM9.21bil last year, says Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Based on the latest report from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros), the Transport Minister said this was an increase of RM581.3mil compared with 2015.

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7 TIPS TO MANAGED TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN MALAYSIA by JS Lim

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7 TIPS TO MANAGED TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN MALAYSIA by JS Lim

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This article is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to be used or construed as legal advice in any manner whatsoever. All articles have been scrutinized by a practicing lawyer to ensure accuracy.

1. Check yourself for injuries

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Check for wounds and bleeding. Call an ambulance if you need medical assistance, and do what you can to give yourself some first aid (it helps if you've kept a well-stocked first aid kit in the car).
If any foreign objects are stuck in your body, do not remove them as you could bleed out faster.
2. Check your surroundings to see if it's safe

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Be aware of your surroundings and the other drivers involved before stepping out of your vehicle. If you are in immediate danger from the other drivers or an angry mob gathering, you are allowed by the law of self-defence to escape to the nearest police station to make a report instead of stopping.
[READ MORE - If I get into a car accident, can I go to the nearest Balai Polis instead of stopping? ]
3. Take pictures of the damage to all cars, and injuries to people

Before anything else, make sure everyone is okay and call for an ambulance if anyone is hurt. Depending on the situation, try to take pictures of the accident scene BEFORE moving your vehicles to the side of the road. Of course, you shouldn't take unnecessary risks if the scene is dangerous.

You should take pictures of all damage sustained by EACH vehicle involved in the accident (make sure the registration number of each vehicle is clearly visible), as well as any injuries the people involved have. Be sure to note the time and location of the accident.

Note: If the accident is serious (eg. both cars are totaled), call the police and wait for them to arrive.

4. Move your vehicles to the side of the road

When moving your vehicles, make sure to keep your hazard lights on as you pull over to the left-most lane of the road (or the emergency lane).

5. Exchange details with the other driver(s)

Meet with the other driver(s) involved. Make sure to exchange the following details with all drivers involved:

1. Vehicle registration number

2. Vehicle model, colour, and model year

3. Driver's Name, Address, and Phone Number

4. Vehicle Owner's Name, Address, and Phone Number (if different from the driver)

5. Driver's IC number and Driving Licence number.

Also take down the details of any witnesses if you can.

6. Go make a police report within 24 hours

Head over to the nearest police station with a traffic police division to make your report. It's usually the district's HQ, but you may have to find out which one it is for your area. You should still make a police report even if you're not claiming insurance to protect yourself from surprise third party claims who may twist the story against you.

If you have a valid reason for not making a report within 24 hours (like being injured in the hospital), the police will still accept your report.
[READ MORE - Can you still report an accident to the PDRM after 24 hours have passed? ]
7. Contact your insurance provider and make a claim if needed

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There are 4 main types of insurance claims you can make:

1. Own Damage Claim (claiming for own damage through your own insurance policy)

2. Own Damage Knock for Knock (claiming your own insurance for damage to your vehicle, without losing your No Claim Discount)

3. Third Party Property Damage Claim (claiming against the other driver for damage to your vehicle)

4. Third Party Bodily Injury Claim (claiming against the other driver for medical costs)

There are specific conditions that you may need to meet for each type of claim. Contact your insurance provider through their hotline, or reach out to your insurance agent for help.
[READ MORE - If you're hit by a driver with no insurance, this Malaysian agency can help... for FREE ]

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How To: Handle a traffic accident in Malaysia

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