From the Wall Street Journal online:
The tens of billions of dollars that will soon be pouring into infrastructure needs to be allocated wisely. "Smart" technology could assist the transportation industry with becoming more efficient and effective within the next few years. One of the first solutions being researched involves providing real-time traffic information to drivers in their cars. In order to do this, the transportation industry will need to stay more informed with regard to how many cars are on the road. Another solution is to predict traffic patterns. IBM is working on a software that can predict traffic up to 45 minutes into the future. According to Naveen Lamba of IBM, "You have to see into the future to minimize the impact of what's going to happen." Finally, attempting to better prevent and inform emergency medical services of traffic accidents through wireless communications should increase the adequacy of infrastructure. Smart technology is also assisting with making bridges safer. A number of companies are pursuing technologies similar to the one used on the Minneapolis bridge that replaced the collapsed I-35 structure, which is now equipped with more than 300 sensors that analyze corrosion, temperature fluctuation, and ice. Read the article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123447510631779255.html
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