Before the advent of computers, traffic lights were a marvel of mechanical and electromechanical engineering, utilizing timers, relays, and human intervention to manage bustling city intersections.

As cars and trucks get smarter and more connected, the humble lights that have controlled the flow of traffic for more than a century could also be on the cusp of a major transformation. Researchers ...

ASSOCIATION STUDY. AND IF YOU DON’T OBEY THE CROSSWALK, YOU’LL GET A TICKET. ALBUQUERQUE IS ADDING NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS TO MAKE CROSSING THE STREET SAFER. BUT THE SIGNALS HAVE DIFFERENT RULES THAN ...

The light just turned yellow and you've got a tough decision to make. Braking doesn't seem right – you're going too fast for a smooth stop. But continuing to drive also doesn't seem right – the light ...

A cybersecurity researcher has exposed a critical vulnerability in a traffic light controller that could allow attackers to disrupt traffic flow and potentially create gridlock. Traffic controllers ...