Last year, Shanghai set up traffic congestion management models at 360 intersections, with a speed increase of 12.9% at pilot intersections.

In 2025, the number of traffic accidents, fatalities, and injuries in Shanghai decreased by 2.7%, 7%, and 7.3% respectively. A "traffic congestion management model" was implemented at 360 intersections, resulting in an average speed increase of 12.9% at pilot intersections. On January 15, the Shanghai Public Security Bureau held a press conference to introduce the effective measures taken by the Shanghai public security traffic management department to tackle traffic congestion issues. The Public Security Bureau of Shanghai stated that data analysis has become a "navigator" for precision crackdown on traffic violations. By utilizing a "system + model" approach to harness the value of data, over 12,000 precise clues have been issued since 2025, including over 4,900 clues related to frequent illegal accident locations, over 4,800 clues related to drivers with disqualification, and over 3,200 clues for cracking down on major violators at the source. Since 2025, the Shanghai police have focused on empowering technology, safeguarding the rule of law, and improving services to continuously enhance the urban traffic management system, ensuring the safe and orderly operation of the mega-city. Third-party data shows that the overall congestion index during peak commuting hours in Shanghai has decreased, and its traffic health index is the highest among first-tier cities in the country. Currently, Shanghai has nearly 5.9 million registered motor vehicles, which have been steadily increasing in recent years, leading to a growing imbalance between the limited urban road resources and the increasing demand, resulting in traffic congestion becoming a major challenge in the governance of a mega-city. To overcome this challenge, technological empowerment is crucial.