These smart traffic lights make transportation safer and more sustainable than ever.

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If you've ever found yourself stuck at a red light when no one else was there, you're not alone. The average American spends an additional 58 hours a year waiting at traffic lights. But the time lost is just the tip of the iceberg.

Today's intersections are among the most dangerous parts of our cities, where 40% of all car accidents occur. It's also an emissions nightmare: Every year in the United States, idling cars release 30 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere.

As traffic congestion increases year after year, it is clear that new solutions are needed to optimize intersections. These are all reasons why a company called NoTraffic decided to bring traffic lights into the 21st century, ensuring that intersections benefit both people and the planet.

NoTraffic's smart traffic lights are able to react to what's happening on the street in real time, instead of relying on stagnant timers. The devices are part of an autonomous system that allows entire traffic networks to be managed as efficiently as possible.

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This video was created in partnership with Ford.

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