Summary Article - Draft 1

According to Cox (2018), there is a possibility that smart road technology can be utilized as a “crash-sensing ‘touchpads’” on highways. In its five-year trial along U.S. Highway 285, the road was laid with “factory-made concrete slabs featuring wi-fi connectivity and embedded fiber optic cables that act as pressure sensors”. These will detect, notify and dispatch help for vehicular issues through the internet. This will quickly shorten the duration as it informs real-time warnings about traffic and road hazards.  In addition, this technology can significantly increase the quality of motorists’ safety. Hence, this information becomes the pillar of transportation.

However, Professor Charles from the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Maryland has expressed his doubts regarding the trustability of the technology in regard to system disruptions and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, Colorado seems hopeful that this technology may aid in certain issues despite the reluctance in such investments.


References:

Cox, D. (2018) Smart road technology could turn highways into crash-sensing ‘touchpads’

https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/can-smart-roads-save-lives-new-test-may-provide-answer-ncna885816


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