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Corona, CA leverages advanced smart mobility technology to improve traffic management
The City of Corona recently launched Iteris’ ClearGuide software-as-a-service solution, combined with detection sensors and web-based tools, to enhance traffic management and urban mobility. This project aims to improve transportation efficiency and safety through real-time data and analytics.
Corona, CA
United States
Sydney, NSW trials first on-street parking bay for share bikes
New South Wales has introduced its first on-street parking bay for share bikes. This initiative aims to reduce clutter and safety hazards caused by improperly parked share bikes, benefiting pedestrians while supporting an eco-friendly transport option near public transport and local attractions. The City of Sydney plans to expand this trial utilizing spaces previously marked as No Stopping zones to avoid impacting vehicle parking.
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Sacramento, CA employs AI-aided bus cameras to bust bike/bus lane violators
Sacramento is set to install parking enforcement cameras on 180 Regional Transit buses to address illegal parking in bus stops and bike lanes. The AI-powered cameras will detect violations, capture video evidence, and after manual review by enforcement officers, tickets will be mailed to vehicle owners. This initiative follows a pilot program where over 300 violations were detected in just two months, highlighting the need for such enforcement.
Sacramento, CA
United States
Falls Church, VA modernizes traffic signals into one coordinated network
A Washington D.C. suburb, Falls Church, has initiated a project to modernize its traffic signals to enhance safety and efficiency. The upgrade will incorporate new technology such as adaptive signal controls and improved pedestrian features. This modernization aims to address traffic congestion issues and improve overall traffic flow in the area.
Falls Church, VA
United States
Boston, MA launches AI-powered traffic management project to alleviate congestion
Boston is launching a new traffic management initiative called "Project Green Light" in collaboration with Google to alleviate congestion. The project will use advanced data analytics and real-time traffic monitoring to optimize traffic signal timings and improve overall flow. The goal is to reduce delays and enhance the efficiency of the city’s transportation network.
Boston, MA
United States
San Jose, CA piloting AI technology to enhance street safety
San Jose, CA plans to use AI technology to enhance street safety by analyzing traffic patterns and identifying dangerous intersections. The initiative aims to reduce traffic accidents and improve overall road safety by leveraging data-driven insights. This project is part of the city's broader effort to integrate smart technology into urban infrastructure to enhance public safety.
San Jose, CA
United States
Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB alleviates traffic congestion with AI
Hull City Council has implemented AI technology to manage traffic congestion, resulting in significant improvements on Anlaby Road. This initiative, funded by the Department for Transport, aims to enhance urban mobility and is expected to expand citywide, reflecting the council's commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Tempe, AZ pilots GPS traffic signal priority system
The City of Tempe, AZ, is piloting a GPS-based traffic signal priority system to improve emergency vehicle response times. Partnering with LYT, the city will install the technology at 12 intersections, allowing emergency vehicles to receive green lights as they approach. This one-year trial will compare the new GPS-based system with the existing optical system, evaluating its real-world effectiveness and potential for broader implementation
Tempe, AZ
United States
Cambridgeshire County Council, GB to use machine learning to monitor and improve transport
Alchera Data Technologies (Cambridge, UK) won funding from the Net Zero Innovation program run by Innovate UK to run a £250k pilot project with the Greater Cambridge Partnership and Oxfordshire County Council. Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire roads will be used to trial an artificial intelligence-driven solution to automate decision-making in traffic control rooms.
Cambridgeshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Syracuse, NY improve snow removal with software
To better respond to residents and provide transparency about snow removal, the city is now using a three-pronged software approach which includes ESRI’s ArcGIS Velocity product paired with Samsara’s cloud-based location technology, which updates the Snow Operations Map with a plow’s location every few seconds. The third vendor is Rubicon, which offers a platform Syracuse uses year-round for management and routing of snow and waste removal vehicle fleets.
Syracuse, NY
United States
Washington, DC uses automated cameras for bus lane enforcement
WMATA buses in the District of Columbia are now using automated cameras to enforce bus-only lanes and bus stop zones. The new initiative, called Clear Lanes, is modeled after similar programs, including San Francisco and New York City, and will be the first to use automated camera technology to enforce bus stop zones in addition to bus-only lanes.
Washington, DC
United States
Wagga Wagga, NSW trials plastic mesh reinforcement technology during road rehabilitation process
The Wagga Wagga City Council has approved the use of Geogrid reinforcement technology in the rehabilitation of several roads as part of its program of major civil works currently underway. The Council has been looking for innovative construction options to improve the road rehabilitation process, and the goal of the Geogrid is to minimize cracking in the wearing course due to environmental factors such as seasonal temperature fluctuations and the stabilization of the gravel in the pavement.
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Australia