AI optimizes traffic signals and urban mobility infrastructure

Málaga's AI traffic system achieves 98% energy reduction via edge computing and adaptive sampling, a breakthrough for low-power smart city infrastructure. Other developments: Umovity's adaptive traffic signal control in Hamburg, Miovision's AI platform for traffic analytics, Optibus's MagicEye driver monitoring reducing risk events by 81% in Mexico City. Harvard researchers developed Mobilio, an AI app using smartphone sensors and computer vision to help visually impaired users navigate, with early tests showing faster navigation and fewer obstacles—expanding AI for inclusive local mobility. New: Owñ Express integrated mobility platform combining e-micro-mobility, shuttles, and smart routing (22% commute time reduction in Barcelona, 35% ridership over projections in Portland); Beyond Uber article reports 25% travel time reduction from adaptive signals. Trend of AI improving urban mobility efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility.