A north-east student’s innovative traffic lights system has been given the green light.
Aberdeen University student Hitmi Al-Hitmi won a gold medal for his new programme which aims to significantly reduce traffic build-up and CO2 emissions in Qatar.
Mr Al-Hitmi’s concept won a gold medal in the environment category of the International Exhibition, while completing a Masters in marketing management.
The exhibition, which was held in Geneva earlier this year, is one of the biggest events of its type in the world.
Following his success in the competition, Mr Al-Hitmi was approached by the Qatari Government to trial the system.
He said: “I wanted to find a simple, alternative traffic solution that helps the environment but does not require the levels of investment, maintenance or energy that may discourage poorer countries from using it,” he added.
“I am currently in discussions with the Qatari Government and a number of other countries who are interested using the system, and while it will need to undergo more trials I am confident that it has the potential to be the most efficient traffic lights system anywhere in the world.”
Mr Al-Hitmi graduates later this month.
North-east graduate designs innovative traffic lights system
