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Vol 10 , Issue 1 , December 2025<\/a> | <\/span>Pages: 29-37\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n

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    1. <\/b>Shalini Aggarwal, <\/strong>J P Institute of engineering and Technology, APJ Abdul Kalam University, Lucknow, UP, India<\/div>
    2. <\/b>Ayan Rajput, <\/strong>J P Institute of engineering and Technology, APJ Abdul Kalam University, Lucknow, UP, India<\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\t\t \n
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    This paper examines 5G-enabled smart traffic light systems, analyzing their performance, architecture, and deployment challenges. Through systematic evaluation of latency, throughput, and real-world implementations, we identify critical success factors for system effectiveness. 5G technology delivers significant improvements through ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), reducing latency to 1-5ms compared to 4G’s 30-50ms. However, substantial barriers exist including high infrastructure costs, cyber security vulnerabilities, and complex legacy system integration challenges. Our analysis presents comparative performance data, cost-benefit evaluations, and proposes a phased municipal deployment framework. Findings demonstrate that successful implementation requires addressing technical interoperability issues, establishing robust security protocols, and developing comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies. This research contributes to next-generation traffic management knowledge, providing actionable insights for urban planners, traffic engineers, and policymakers navigating the transformation toward intelligent transportation systems enhanced by 5G wireless technology.<\/p>

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    5G networks, intelligent transportation systems, smart traffic lights, V2X communication, edge computing, urban traffic management, URLLC<\/p> <\/div>\n\t\t \n

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