Southampton City Council, GB integrates EarthSense technology into woodburning emissions monitoring
Southampton placed 18 Zephyr air quality monitors in neighborhoods throughout the city. Real-time data on particulate matter (PM2.5) from residential woodburning are sent to the MappAir modeling suite for analysis. A combination of PM2.5 and national air quality data is used for hotspot mapping as well as street-level air quality alerts. City officials are working with The Environment Centre on a public education campaign about cleaner, more sustainable heating methods.
Southampton City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Chicago, IL responds to road safety concerns with Smart Streets and Smart Loading Zone pilots
The Smart Streets Pilot Ordinance was approved in the wake of a 50% increase in traffic fatalities over a two-year period. The Smart Streets Pilot will use smart cameras on Chicago Transit Authority vehicles and light posts when issuing citations for parking in bus lanes or unsafe driving. Citations are sent by mail to registered owners after a 30-day warning window. The Smart Loading Zone Pilot supports virtual payments and zone management, thus reducing double-parking incidents.
Chicago, IL
United States
Melbourne, VIC prepares for the impacts of extreme heat events with ClimaSens pilot
Melbourne will create a citywide map of heat vulnerability with the ClimaSens platform. ClimaSens uses historical weather data, future forecasts, and satellite images for visualizations of street-by-street risk levels. Heat risk and social vulnerability assessments allow city officials to create targeted responses for prolonged temperature spikes. These insights also support the expansion of cooling efforts including tree plantings and green roof adoption.
Melbourne, VIC
Australia
Dublin City Council, IE brings local attractions to life with Doors into Docklands AR mobile app
Dublin City Council and Fáilte Ireland collaborated on an augmented reality experience for destinations along the River Liffey. The app offers main, extended, and accessible routes ranging from 3.75 kilometers to 5 kilometers for the Doors into Docklands trail. App users download all of the necessary data at the trail's origin. Doors into Docklands presents narrations by costumed actors, animations about engineering projects, and immersive experiences in historical buildings.
Dublin City Council, IE
Ireland
Buffalo, NY prevents sewer overflows during storms with the Wastewater Network Optimization System
Xylem's platform collects data from sensors throughout the city's sewer system. Machine learning processes result in predictions about potential overflows during heavy rains. This system automatically channels water into sewer pipes with available capacity, thus preventing wastewater from entering local waterways. The Buffalo Sewer Authority did not need to add new infrastructure for the project and can scale up the platform's use for future system extensions.
Buffalo, NY
United States
Sunderland City Council, GB improves timeliness of winter road treatments with new sensors
The city's Winter Maintenance team receives real-time data on road conditions from 10 infrared sensors. Each sensor gathers air temperature, surface temperature, and dew points at a heavily used road. This sensor network uses a BAI Communications wireless network for reliable data transmission. Council officials combine forecasts from DTN Roadmaster with weather station and sensor data when deciding on road treatments in winter.
Sunderland City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Augsburg Stadt, BY monitors heritage water tower operations with LoRaWAN sensor network
Public utility Stadtwerke Augsburg added water monitoring sensors to centuries-old towers at the Red Gate. Real-time data on humidity and water flow support quick responses to potential leaks. This system reduces operational costs and protects wooden structures as required by the facility's UNESCO World Heritage site designation. Augsburg also evaluates expanded uses of its growing fiber-optic network based on its experiences with water tower monitoring.
Augsburg Stadt, BY
Germany
Lexington, SC responds to growing congestion at major intersections with adaptive traffic signals
City officials pursued a smarter approach to intersection management following years of population growth. The AI-powered In|Sync platform was installed at high-traffic intersections over a seven-year period. In|Sync uses Bluetooth tracking and cameras for real-time monitoring of traffic patterns. Traffic signals adapt to current road conditions instead of timed changes for improved commutes. This system also supports prioritization for emergency vehicles at all intersections.
Lexington, SC
United States
Arlington County, VA partners with eleven-x on smart parking for Arlington commercial district
A network of 5,000 SPS-X sensors from eleven-x will be placed throughout the district by the summer of 2023. Real-time vacancy data will be sent to digital signage and a mobile app so that commuters can find parking spots. The sensors also connect to the eXactpark platform for analysis of parking duration, hotspots, and future demand. An engagement campaign and an initial installation at the Courthouse Plaza parking lot will educate the public about this technology.
Arlington County, VA
United States
Selwyn District Council, NZ collaborates with Attentis and Spark on wildfire detection pilot
Three Attentis fire detection sensors were installed throughout McHughs Forest Park. Each sensor gathers thermal imagery, air quality data, and 360-degree views around the clock. An AI-enabled platform evaluates data for early signs of forest fires. Fire service teams receive texts when wildfires emerge, thus reducing response times compared to existing reporting methods. This system also gathers particulate matter and pollen data for park visitors.
Selwyn District Council, NZ
New Zealand
Miami-Dade County, FL proposes Innovation Authority for real-world partnerships with tech startups
The planned Innovation Authority begins with $3 million each from the county, the Knight Foundation, and a private donor. Participating startups receive seed funding for pilots with county departments. These collaborations pursue new approaches to transit, housing, public health, and other areas of public life. County officials anticipate an influx of private investment in tested solutions, thus expanding successful pilots and strengthening the local economy.
Miami-Dade County, FL
United States
Oxfordshire County Council, GB smart pill box trial increases independence after hospital visits
The 16-month pilot supplies CONNECT Care smart pill boxes to 50 participating seniors following hospital discharges. Recipients are reminded by timed lights and buzzing sounds to take their medications. The CONNECT Care device also alerts the patient and their carer by text message in case multiple doses are missed. Oxfordshire County Council and NHS partners focused on seniors with two or more medications during the trial.
Oxfordshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom