PC-based Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System with Real-time Analysis for Smart Cities

In recent years, Hong Kong has been experiencing severe traffic problems and especially traffic congestion. In this paper, we proposed a traffic monitoring system which is PC-based, no infrastructure requirement but suitable for the complex road networks in Hong Kong. Besides, our system is designed to recognize vehicle type and plate number for vehicles commonly used in Hong Kong. By analyzing the data collected on road usage, we present our findings for decision-making regarding traffic policies.