Ford, Vanderbilt study proposes traffic jam solution

The video discusses various methods to manage and reduce traffic congestion. It begins with an explanation of how a sudden slowdown in a pack of cars can cause a ripple effect, leading to traffic jams. Researchers from Ford and Vanderbilt University tested adaptive cruise control, which adjusts speed based on traffic flow, effectively preventing jams. Another method, ramp metering, uses traffic signals to control vehicle entry onto highways. Additionally, high occupancy toll lanes in Ontario allow motorists to pay for access to less congested lanes.

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