Bangkok teams up with Google to tackle traffic with AI
In a bold step toward smarter urban living, Bangkok is turning to AI to untangle its traffic woes and clear the air.
City officials announced on Monday that Bangkok has joined forces with Google in a new effort to ease its chronic traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. The initiative will rely on Google’s AI and significant data capabilities to optimise traffic signals’ response to real-time driving patterns.
The system will analyse ongoing traffic conditions and suggest changes to signal timings that could help relieve road bottlenecks, especially during rush hours. That adaptive approach marks a shift from fixed-timing traffic lights to a more dynamic and responsive traffic flow management.
According to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesman Ekwaranyu Amrapal, the goal is to make daily commutes smoother for residents while reducing vehicle emissions. He emphasised the city’s commitment to innovative urban solutions that blend technology and sustainability.
Residents are also urged to report traffic problems via the city’s Traffy Fondue platform, which will help officials address specific trouble spots more quickly and effectively.
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