The application of artificial intelligence to transportation system design

Abstract

The negative effects of a poorly designed transportation system affect everyone. Time wasted in traffic affects our health, our economy, and our environment. People stuck in traffic are not working, shopping or enjoying leisure time and can suffer emotional distress. Furthermore, fuel consumed by idling cars produces additional greenhouse gases that may contribute to global warming. In 1995, 26% of all emissions were found to come from transportation, and those emissions are rising [5]. Reducing automobile emissions will be an essential part of meeting the Kyoto Accord's target emission levels.