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Creates traffic jams, wasted fuel, and pollution. but brian park, a researcher at the university of virginia, says we can do much better. >> 30% better. >> reporter: 30% better? you could improve traffic speed by 30%? >> if you believe in simulations and research shows that. >> reporter: the secret? the lights. park is combining detailed studies of traffic patterns, roadway obstructions and the actual behavior of real drivers in selected areas. >> some are conservative and some are aggressive. >> reporter: to create computer programs to constantly adjust the traffic lights. for rush hour densi...

That. >> reporter: the secret -- the lights. park is combining detailed studies of traffic patterns, roadway obstructions and the actual behavior of real drivers in selected areas. >> some are conservative, and some are aggressive. >> reporter: to create computer programs to constantly adjust the traffic lights. for rush hour density, special events and weather and much more. and he says, his model proves traffic stops and pollution can be pushed way down, fuel efficiency way up to save the nation's drivers 1 billion gallons of gas a year. this is something you believe could be applied on a br...