Infrastructure of RFID-Based Smart City Traffic Control System

Abstract

Taking as a basis the concept of urban development referred to as smart city 2.0, the article presents the possibilities offered by modern urban infrastructure in the field of intelligent traffic control. In particular, this applies to algorithms of optimal traffic distribution and rapid response to emergency situations. Various scenarios for improving this control using RFID (Radio-Frequency IDentification) technology are discussed. Thanks to RFID it is possible to control access to zones with traffic restrictions, including city centers, areas available for specific types of vehicles or for vehicles meeting certain environmental standards. An important novelty is the solution involving the installation of RFID readers in vehicles, and not only in road infrastructure. A hybrid solution that could be used during the transitional period is also presented.