International Journal of Research and Development in Engineering Sciences https://www.ijrdes.com A V N CHANDRA SEKHAR 2 3 (May - June) 2020 05 May-June enInternet of Things (IoT)Intelligent Traffic ManagementSmart CitiesReal-Time MonitoringTraffic OptimizationCloud Computing Rapid urbanization and population growth have led to severe traffic congestion delays and increased pollution in modern cities To address these challenges this paper proposes an Intelligent Traffic Management System ITMS based on the Internet of Things IoT The system integrates smart sensors cameras and wireless communication technologies to monitor realtime traffic flow vehicle density and signal status across intersections The collected data is transmitted to a centralized cloud platform for processing and analysis Using this information the system dynamically controls traffic signals to optimize vehicle movement reduce waiting time and minimize fuel consumption Additionally IoTenabled alert mechanisms provide early warnings about accidents roadblocks or emergency vehicle movement to ensure smoother traffic operations The proposed system enhances road safety improves transportation efficiency and contributes to the development of sustainable smart cities Experimental simulations demonstrate that IoTbased traffic control significantly outperforms traditional fixedtimer systems in managing congestion and reducing travel time Copyright (c) 2026 International Journal of Research and Development in Engineering Sciences. All rights reserved. 2020 All Rights Reserved