AI in Smart Cities: Enhancing Urban Traffic Flow

AI for Smarter Urban Mobility: Reducing Congestion, Saving Time, Improving Safety

Author

Omkar Birje
September 03, 2025

Summary:
AI solutions like Miovision and Surtrac are transforming urban traffic management. By analyzing traffic in real-time, predicting congestion, and optimizing signals, cities can reduce commute times, prevent accidents, and improve overall urban life. These technologies make urban mobility more efficient, safer, and sustainable.

1️⃣ Story Snapshot

🚦 Smarter Traffic, Happier Citizens
City planners are leveraging AI to reduce congestion and optimize traffic lights, cutting commute times by up to 25% while improving road safety.

2️⃣ Quick Metrics

🚗 Reduced Congestion

⏱️ Commute Time

🛡️ Accident Reduction

25%

15 min saved/day

18% fewer accidents

3️⃣ Spotlight AI

Product 1: Miovision AI Traffic Analytics

  • Uses AI to analyze real-time traffic patterns across intersections

  • Optimizes signal timings to reduce congestion

  • Predicts traffic jams before they happen
    Cost: Custom pricing depending on city size
    Human Equivalent: Traffic analyst team: $80,000–$120,000/year
    Link to product: Miovision

Product 2: Surtrac Adaptive Traffic Control

  • AI-driven adaptive traffic signals that respond to live traffic flow

  • Minimizes stop-and-go traffic for smoother journeys

  • Integrates with public transport schedules to optimize routes
    Cost: Pricing starts at $30,000 per intersection/year
    Human Equivalent: Traffic operations manager: $70,000–$100,000/year
    Link to product: Surtrac

4️⃣ Actionable Tip

💡 Tip: Implement AI monitoring for high-traffic intersections first. Even small improvements in signal timing can reduce overall city congestion by 10–15%.