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Hong Kong to Slash Crosswalk Waits by up to 20 Seconds Using AI-Powered Traffic Lights

The system will detect real-time pedestrian and vehicle flow and is expected to cut maximum crossing waits by 15 to 20 seconds.

Hong Kong’s transport authority will aim to drop crosswalk waiting times by 15 to 20 seconds by implementing an artificial intelligence-powered traffic light system, starting with a junction in Causeway Bay next year. The AI system functions by detecting real-time vehicle and pedestrian traffic and computing signal times accordingly, the Transport Department explained in a […]

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The Transport Department stated that it will begin rolling out AI-assisted projects at the end of this year to save time and improve service efficiency. This includes the "Smart Traffic Lights" project at intersections with high traffic and pedestrian flow and frequent changes, such as the intersection of Gloucester Road and Great George Street in Causeway Bay near Victoria Park. The traffic light control system's sensors...

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opengovasia.com broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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