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Toronto, ON launches major streetlight upgrade with smart LED technology
Toronto has announced a major streetlight modernization program to upgrade its aging street lighting infrastructure across the city. The initiative aims to replace outdated lights with energy-efficient, smart LED systems that will reduce energy consumption, lower maintenance costs, and improve public safety through better illumination. It forms part of Toronto's broader smart city and sustainability goals, with the new lights expected to support future connected technologies.
Toronto, ON
Canada
Helsinki, FI conducts AI sensor pilot to enhance e-scooter safety
Helsinki conducted a six-month Safety Sense pilot project to enhance e-scooter safety by using AI sensors to detect risks proactively, rather than relying solely on official crash reports. Key findings revealed that risks were highest in areas with complex infrastructure, during peak weekday commuting hours (especially mornings), and in wet weather conditions, where harsh braking increased by about 1.7 times and swerving more than doubled.
Helsinki, FI
Finland
West Midlands Combined Authority, GB uses AI to improve road safety
The West Midlands Combined Authority has launched an AI-driven initiative that uses advanced vision sensors to detect near misses between vehicles and vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists at 40 high-risk locations. The technology analyzes speed and path data to identify potential collision hotspots, enabling proactive safety measures such as the planned pedestrian refuge on Grange Road in Coventry.
West Midlands Combined Authority, GB
United Kingdom
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
Fort Collins, CO adds automated speed corridors to boost safety
Fort Collins is introducing speed corridors equipped with cameras to catch and penalize speeding drivers. This initiative is designed to improve road safety and reduce traffic violations in high-risk areas. Officials believe that the use of automated enforcement will encourage drivers to adhere to speed limits and enhance overall traffic safety.
Fort Collins, CO
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
Peachtree Corners, GA utilizes LiDar for enhanced urban safety
Peachtree Corners, GA is incorporating LiDAR technology into its infrastructure to enhance pedestrian safety and traffic management. This initiative involves deploying LiDAR sensors at key intersections to monitor and optimize traffic flow in real-time. The city aims to leverage advanced sensor technology to improve safety and efficiency across its road network, marking a significant step towards smarter urban planning.
Peachtree Corners, GA
United States
Los Angeles, CA neighborhood mitigates heat with new "cool" pavement
Pacoima, CA, a neighborhood located Los Angeles, CA, is undertaking a pavement project aimed at combating extreme heat. The project involves installing "cool pavement," which reflects sunlight and reduces the absorption of heat, thereby lowering surface temperatures. By implementing this innovative approach, the city aims to create more comfortable and heat-resilient streets for its residents.
Los Angeles, CA
United States
Bellevue, WA collaborates with T-Mobile on a Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology pilot
T-Mobile's C-V2X prototype communicates real-time traffic conditions between traffic lights and vehicles. The system uses 5G connectivity for continuous communications with minimal delays. A mobile app for the pilot activates audio and visual alerts when the user's vehicle approaches potentially dangerous situations. Bellevue and T-Mobile selected mid-block crosswalks, school zones, and reduced-speed zones to test C-V2X's impacts on road safety.
Bellevue, WA
United States
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, GB creates smart intersection with Vivacity road sensors
The council began the installation of 65 Vivacity sensors throughout the borough in 2022. A cluster of sensors in Brierley Hill will support a smart intersection at Venture Way and Mill Street by the end of 2023. Sensor data feed into Vivacity's Smart Junction platform for timely light changes based on current motor vehicle, bike, and pedestrian traffic. The AI-powered sensor network assists borough officials during the development of local solutions for traffic congestion and safety.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Cambridgeshire County Council, GB pilots AI-powered traffic sensors at East Road in Cambridge
The county's traffic team and the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) installed Starling Technologies detectors for the trial. The detector's cameras discern travel paths and speeds through intersections by different modes of transportation. Traffic lights switch based on real-time determinations about road and sidewalk congestion once fully implemented. County officials will evaluate the potential impacts of the technology on traffic flow for cyclists and large groups of pedestrians.
Cambridgeshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Brossard, QC trials Kalitec's Earl traffic safety system for improved driving in school zones
The Educational Awareness Reward Light (Earl) system will be tested outside Académie Marie-Laurier for three months. Earl defaults to a red stop light when there are no vehicles on Stravinski Avenue. The light remains red for vehicles exceeding the 30-kilometer-per-hour limit and changes to green when approaching vehicles are at or below the limit. This system is solar-powered, easy to install, and gathers data useful in planning traffic calming measures.
Brossard, QC
Canada