Traffic optimization improves significantly when systems stop treating video as the only signal source.
Why Fusion Matters
Multimodal fusion links:
- Visual congestion patterns
- Signal phase schedules
- Textual incident reports
Together, these inputs reduce ambiguity and improve incident response timing.
Practical Outcomes
Cities using fused models report:
- Faster incident classification
- Better adaptive signal policy
- Reduced congestion in peak corridors
The highest gains appear when prediction and control are co-optimized in the same loop.