“We need to think about how to incorporate a digital transformation [in our roads].”

We need to think about how to incorporate a digital transformation [in our roads].

Technology, when it comes to mobility, has advanced at an impressive pace in recent years.

A city interstate system overlayed with data points from artificial intelligence.

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This could help drivers and passengers save 9.4 hours each year," Intel wrote.

“We dont need to completely rebuild existing infrastructure to make it smarter.

Implementing sensors is low-hanging fruit, said Dr. Lu.

A car driving on a road with sensor signals overlaying the road.

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