A simple classification approach to traffic flow state estimation

Abstract

One of the most important elements in the mobility of the developed cities is the road traffic management. The mobility determines the quality of citizens’ living conditions because of many reasons, security, efficiency, and the environmental impact. Focusing on security, according to World Health Organization (WHO), every year two millions of people die as a result of traffic accidents. Moreover between twenty and fifty millions of people suffer non-fatal injuries and a proportion of these people suffer from a disability. These injuries affect both the family economy and the country. For this reason, amongst others, it is required to equip the mobility managers with the proper tools to get a precise idea about the current situation and estimate future state. These tools facilitate the decision-making and the development of mobility.