The death of the road sign: MIT researchers reveal how self driving cars will kill off traffic lights and other signals

Researchers have developed a system to revolutionize future roadways, doing away with traffic lights to eliminate long waits and reduce emissions. The project, initiated by the MIT Senseable City Lab, proposes'slot-based intersections' for self-driving cars, which designate individual times for each vehicle to enter the roadway. To avoid traffic delays and short stops, autonomous vehicles would use sensors to communicate with those around them while maintaining a safe distance. Researchers have developed a system to revolutionize future roadways, doing away with traffic lights to eliminate long waits and reduce emissions. The project proposes'slot-based intersections' for self-driving cars, which designate individual times for each vehicle to enter the roadway Each autonomous car would be equipped with sensors to'communicate' with the cars around it.