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7 April 2026
Research on Signal Timing Optimization and Traffic Efficiency Improvement at Highway Intersections under the Background of Intelligent Transportation
Runqiu Xu
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1 China Merchants Chongqing Communications Technology Research & Design Institute Co., LTD., Chongqing 400067, China,
© 2026 by the Authors. Licensee Whioce Publishing, Singapore. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
Abstract

This paper aims to enhance highway traffic efficiency by integrating a project focused on signal timing optimization at highway intersections. Supported by intelligent technologies, a reasonable optimization system is constructed. Practical application demonstrates that the signal timing optimization at highway intersections under this system yields significant results, substantially improving traffic efficiency. This provides a reference for subsequent signal timing optimization at highway intersections, aligning with the development needs of the intelligent transportation context.

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