Springfield, IL
Municipality in Illinois
United States
Springfield, IL is considering installing 80 Flock Safety surveillance cameras throughout the city
The City of Springfield is considering allowing the local police department to purchase and install 80 cameras throughout the city in order to reduce crime. The Flock Safety cameras, which cost $2,500 per year, would be used to capture images of vehicles in public motorways. The cameras can filter out vehicles, find specific license plates, and send real-time alerts when a criminal is identified.
Springfield, IL
United States
Springfield, IL deployed wayfinding network downtown for the blind and visually impaired
Springfield commissioned Sensible Innovations to deploy a wayfinding network downtown for the blind and visually impaired. The company installed electronic sensors across downtown street corners and destinations. These sensors connect to Aware, an audible wayfinding mobile app, which allows blind and visually impaired users to navigate downtown in real-time. The app also provides details about downtown facilities including business hours, ticket costs, current exhibits, etc.
Springfield, IL
United States