Software Implementation of an Automatic Movable Road Barrier

One of the most commonly used solution to control the traffic in most of the cities is the road divider system. It divides the roads into equal parts/sides, one for incoming traffic and other for outgoing traffic. There may be many such lanes on each side of the road. The idea of equal road division for both sides in all time may cause inconvenience and the concept is practically inefficient. This is because the flow of traffic is not consistent throughout the day. During peak hours the flow of traffic is highly inclined in one direction. Hence, in order to improve and control real-time traffic, it is ideal to have a system of movable road divider. This paper discusses an approach towards implementing automatic road divider system and various customized solutions. Different ways to implement the aforementioned system for highly specialized environments are also discussed in this paper. This is shown through simulation. Our implementation uses methods to recognize the vehicle density on each side of the road and adjust the roadway barrier accordingly. This minimizes the traffic congestion and allows smooth flow of vehicles by providing ample commute area towards the side with a heavier flow of traffic.