Boston Partners with Google AI for Traffic Flow

Boston has partnered with Google's Project Green Light to use AI for improving traffic flow and reducing congestion at problematic intersections. The initiative, which started in February, employs AI and Google Maps to analyze traffic patterns and adjust signal timings. Initial implementations at four intersections in Fenway-Kenmore, Mission Hill, and Jamaica Plain have led to a 50% reduction in stop-and-go traffic. Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the importance of such micro-adjustments in alleviating congestion and reducing emissions. Boston and Seattle are the only U.S. cities in this global pilot program, which aims to optimize traffic signals and enhance street efficiency.