Adaptive Ramp Metering

Adaptive ramp metering is a traffic management system that controls the flow of vehicles entering highways from on-ramps. Using real-time data from sensors and traffic cameras, it adjusts how many cars are allowed onto the highway to prevent congestion and improve overall traffic flow. When traffic is heavy, the system slows down the rate of cars entering; when traffic is light, it allows more cars in. This dynamic approach helps reduce bottlenecks, decreases travel times, and maintains safer driving conditions by balancing vehicle entry with the highway’s capacity.