Connected Signals created an app that tells drivers when green lights will turn yellow and then tells them when they will turn red. The app will also tell drivers who are stopped at a red light when the light will turn green and makes a bell noise 5 seconds before a red light turns green to help the driver prepare to go. The app will also tell drivers if they need to speedup or stay at their current speed in order to make the light. Connected Signals works with municipalities to securely collect current and accurate signal data. The gathered data is combined with GPS, map, and speed limit information, and then used to predict upcoming traffic light behavior with proprietary analytics and algorithms. The app has been proven to make driving safer and reduces the stress and road rage of its users. Also sending recommended speeds and signal countdowns straight to drivers could cut down on fuel consumption which would save everyone money. Because the app came out so recently it is only available in a few US cities that have recently updated traffic light systems such as San Jose. I think the app will become as popular if not more popular than Waze within the next 5 years and will become usable nation wide.
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