Markos Papageorgiou

Markos Papageorgiou, Professor Emeritus and pioneer in intelligent transportation systems, shares his insights on the evolution of traffic control. He discusses how traffic control theory has developed from its early days to modern methods, focusing on the dynamic between urban and motorway systems. Markos explains the impact of automation and connectivity on traffic flow, as well as innovative solutions like the Alinea ramp metering system. He also touches upon the future of traffic management, emphasizing the interplay of real-time data and modeling techniques.