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Traffic Light Controller For Three Streets

Madhura Agnihotri, Rajashri Muddapur

Department of Instrumentation and Technology, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and

Technology, Hubli

madhuraagnihotri@gmail.com(9591791213)

rmuddapur@gmail.com(9739401119)

Abstract
This circuit is intended for controlling the traffic
signals, with a transmitter circuit which transmits the
signals received by a sensor mounted on the sides of
the street. The sensor senses the presence of vehicles
on that particular street. The output of the sensor is
given to the main logic circuit through a transmitter
1.Introduction
circuit. The logic circuit performs the function
according to the combinations. The next states are
obtained from the logic circuit which are given to the
D flip-flop. Again they are given to the logic circuit
as feedback for the continuous control of traffic light

STREET B
STREET A

STREET C

We have taken the example of three connecting Conditions are:

streets, which are bi-directional with a circle at the
center. Sensors are placed on each street which
senses the presence of the vehicles. Equal priority is
given to all the streets.
Let us consider street A, on which vehicle is
approaching, so signal will be green for street A for
10sec. After 10sec, if still vehicles are present on
street A, the green signal will continue for 5 more
seconds, if not it will go to next state where yellow
signal is given to street A. In the same state we will
check three conditions.(fig 1)
1.If vehicles are approaching on street B then green
signal will be given to street B and this will continue
for 10seconds.
2.Since equal priority is given to all streets, if
vehicles are present on street C, and not on street B,
then green signal will be given to street C for 10
seconds.
3.If vehicles are approaching on both streets B and C
then priority will be given to street B, according to
cyclic order i.e. A>>B>>C
Like this it will continue in the same fashion....
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This particular circuit will be designed and built on
Basic gates as well as other analog and digital
components viz. Infrared sensors, transmitters,
receivers etc.
analog signal it is converted to digital by using
suitable comparator. The signal from the comparator
is given to the logic circuit and according to the logic
the traffic signal Ga, Rb, Rc are turned on. The cycle
repeats.

To get the next state output D flip flops are used.

EXPECTED OUTCOME:
Sensors sense the approaching vehicles on the road.
Let us consider street A, when a vehicle approaches,
the sensor Sa senses and sends the signal to the
transceiver. Since the output of the receiver is an
The input for D flip-flop are present state i.e.,
Q3+,Q2+,Q1+,Q0+ , and outputs obtained fron D flip-
flop is Q3,Q2,Q1,Q0 given as feedback to logic
circuit.
(Fig 2)

11. Illustrations, graphs, and photographs

In the state graph below,

Ga – Green signal for street A

Ya– Yellow signal for street A

Ra– Red signal for street A

Gb– Green signal for street B

Yb– Yellow signal for street B

Rb– Red signal for street B

Gc– Green signal for street C

Yc– Yellow signal for street C

Rc – Red signal for street C

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Fig 1

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Fig 2

Clarity to expected outcome of each
It can be implemented for more number of

roads.
block.
We can also use radar guns along with this
system to detect the speed of the
approaching vehicles

SENSOR OUTPUT- Sensor output goes

high, when the IR radiations.

LOGIC CIRCUIT OUTPUT- Gives the
Source of information collected to
signal according to the state graph and also
provides present state to the D-flipflop implement the design

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This can be developed further by htm
using IMAGE PROCESSING to observe
the traffic.

NOTE: This circuit has been implemented by us, and it is our own design.