Abstract: Traditional traffic control with stop-and-goes has been done for over a century, but should we still hold the presumption that future traffic control brings more traffic risk? Beginning with the simplest idea of scheduling, next-generation traffic controls can be achieved through eco-driving across various scenarios and leads to a new paradigm in traffic control that is link-based instead of traditional node-based signalized controls. Furthermore, a mathematical model is proposed to conduct traffic safety analysis. Simulations demonstrate that these models significantly improve traffic efficiency, reduce environmental impact, save fuel and potentially enhance traffic safety.