Short Term Traffic
Short-term traffic flow prediction aims to accurately forecast traffic conditions within a short timeframe, crucial for optimizing transportation systems and mitigating congestion. Current research heavily utilizes deep learning models, particularly recurrent neural networks (like LSTMs) and graph convolutional networks (GCNs), often incorporating techniques like hierarchical structures, attention mechanisms, and ensemble methods to improve accuracy and address challenges like non-stationarity and data sparsity. These advancements are improving the precision and reliability of traffic forecasts, leading to more efficient traffic management, better infrastructure planning, and enhanced real-time navigation systems. Furthermore, research is actively exploring methods to improve model transferability across different cities and incorporate diverse data sources, such as textual information and weather data, for more robust predictions.