# Intuitive Traffic Lights Audi Backs Travolution to Reduce Congestion By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-travolution References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5052150/audi-backs-traffic-project-to-get-cars-talking-to-traffic-lights-minimize-time-spent-at-stops) & [audiusanews](http://www.audiusanews.com/newsrelease.dojsessionid=418CEFEB0DCB3CB5E8EBB6398EEACA41?id=1016) German automaker [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cv2x-technology) has announced its support for Travolution, a German traffic light communication management system that effectively reduces traffic congestion. In Audi's home town of Ingolstadt, 46 Travolution traffic lights communicate with specially-equipped Audi A5s and A6s. The cars then display the optimal speed for the driver to maintain in order to sail through green lights rather than encountering red lights. In addition, the 'smart' lights interpret traffic density and adjust the timing of red and green lights accordingly to reduce time spent at red lights and thereby minimize stop-and-start traffic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Traffic Lights:** The incorporation of communication management systems in traffic lights could lead to uninterrupted flow of vehicles and reduce congestion. - **Connected Vehicles:** Vehicle connectivity with traffic light systems could help drivers navigate roads more efficiently and reduce time spent at red lights. - **Data-driven Traffic Management:** Traffic management systems that use real-time data to adjust traffic light timing could lead to a reduction in stop-and-start traffic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automakers could potentially incorporate traffic light communication management systems in their vehicles to help drivers navigate congested roads. - **Smart Cities:** Smart cities could benefit from implementing data-driven traffic management systems that optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion. - **Transportation Infrastructure:** Traffic light communication and data management systems could improve the effectiveness of transportation infrastructure and reduce traffic congestion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Vehicular Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cv2x-technology.md) - [Computer Vision Car Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-reader.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [AI-Assisted Urban Traffic Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-traffic-management.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Mobility Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-mobility-platform.md) - [Smart Parking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radar-vision-parking.md) - [Environmental EV Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urban-purifier.md)