City roadways across the world are busier than they have ever been, a record number of vehicles traveling to and from work, school, the gym and wherever else commuters need to be on a daily basis.
With this rise in road use, cities have also seen an increase in traffic-associated problems such as motor vehicle accidents, parking scarcity and congestion. The introduction of connected vehicles and road travel apps can assist with traffic flow, but these innovations add a layer of complexity to overall transportation issues – the trends evolving so rapidly and unpredictably that traffic becomes ever more challenging to manage.