City Traffic: Predicting the Flow with Smart Tech

Trying to guess how busy a city street will be in an hour. It's not just about looking at past traffic data. You also need to think about things like the weather and what's happening nearby. Most methods out there only look at past traffic data for short periods. But what if we could use more info and look further into the future? Enter the MIFPN model, a smart way to predict traffic flow. It combines different types of data to make better guesses. First, it uses a special tool to learn from long sequences of past traffic data and external info. Then, it breaks down this data into long-term trends, repeating patterns, and short-term changes. Finally, it mixes all these pieces together to make a prediction. This model is tested on real data and shows big improvements, especially for predictions up to an hour ahead. It's a game-changer in understanding and managing city traffic. But here's a question: can we trust these predictions completely? Remember, even the best models can make mistakes. It's important to keep checking and improving them.