Results
In our results we were able to learn more about finding the distances and possible outcomes that go with our model. Although, we were not able to find a final verdict or conclusion in our code, we have found possible solutions that could potentially help the fire trucks to move more smoothly. These solutions were hypothesized from our interviews with Justin Staley and Amanda Herrera. One of their ideas is to possibly add some sort of bridge/lane that goes through the golf course that is open only to emergency systems. This will help the systems reach the southern destinations easier with little to no traffic in the way instead of using bigger roads like Seagull St, Wyoming Blvd, and San Mateo Blvd. Another idea that came up was using the OptiCom for the fire trucks. This will cause the streetlights to automatically turn green if an emergency system is there. This can potentially speed up the process, but there is always the likelihood that other cars/traffic variables will be in the way.
Conclusion
In conclusion, emergency systems need a solution to help them find a way to get to their destinations quicker. We believe that the solutions that can help the traffic move more smoothly is to either add OptiComs to more streetlights to provide emergency systems the option to change the lights or make some sort of lane that is only for emergency vehicles. Both of these options will have disadvantages such as the lane also being used by vehicles not for the emergencies or opticoms not always being a reliable solution, since they do not always work. However these disadvantages are outweighed by the advantages since these actions can potentially save a life or house. It is important to somehow find a solution for emergency vehicles to get to their locations more efficiently to save someone who is in danger. Next year we want to focus more on our code and try to see if we can somehow achieve a realistic simulation with outcomes that can be possible and see if it slows or quickens the flow of the traffic.