Vaughan, ON
City in Ontario
Canada
Vaughan, ON experiments with Ioticiti system for automated stormwater pond monitoring
The Public Works team selected 10 ponds across the city's five wards for a one-year pilot. Sensors gather real-time data on metrics like salinity, water temperature, dissolved solids, and oxygen reduction potential. The Ioticiti system generates predictive analytics for proactive decisions on Vaughan's stormwater treatment system. City officials use reports from the automated system to inform infrastructure repairs and flood mitigation efforts.
Vaughan, ON
Canada
Vaughan, ON simplifies park patron access to city services with SmartParks pilot
QR codes are installed at five parks during the pilot. Officials focused on restroom entrances and park gates as code locations due to frequent usage. Visitors scan the codes to reserve soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and picnic areas. The SmartParks system accepts user reports of graffiti, littering, and hornet nests. The Parks Operations team also responds to requests for field and facility maintenance. This pilot complements the Play Vaughan Local initiative for increased park usage.
Vaughan, ON
Canada
Vaughan, ON bridges gaps in daily commutes with GO Mobility On-Request Pilot Project
This one-year pilot offers rides between stops in the pilot zone and the Maple and Rutherford GO stations. Commuters request trips aboard York Region Transit (YRT) shuttles using the Mobility On-Request app. The service operates on weekday mornings and evenings with no fare charged for transit card users. City officials, GO Transit, and YRT are evaluating the impacts of an on-demand connector service on public transit usage.
Vaughan, ON
Canada
Vaughan, ON counters slippery roads with Winter Maintenance Artificial Intelligence System
This AI-powered tool produces real-time predictions of road work needs during snow and ice storms. City staffers train the system with weather forecasts, current traffic times, and reports from drivers. The resulting road salt recommendations replace less exact estimates made in the past by Roads Division staff. The Winter Maintenance Artificial Intelligence System reduced salt usage by 40% and operational costs by $400,000 CAD in its first year.
Vaughan, ON
Canada
Vaughan, ON collaborates with Telensa on City-wide LED Streetlight Retrofit Program
The existing network of 23,000 streetlights will be replaced by LED fixtures operating within the Telensa PLANet system. PLANet connects wireless controls for each light to a centralized system for real-time monitoring. City staffers will use the system to adjust lighting levels and anticipate maintenance needs. The program will save an estimated $1 million CAD per year in energy costs because lighting accounts for 20% of city energy usage.
Vaughan, ON
Canada
Vaughan, ON creates Service Vaughan portal to expedite resident service requests
Service Vaughan automatically routes non-emergency requests to relevant departments. The initial version of Service Vaughan focused on six request types including missed garbage collections and road maintenance. An updated version expanded request options to include hydrant meter rentals, sewer backup payments, and other water-related services. Residents can follow the progress of their requests from delivery to fulfillment through the portal's tracker.
Vaughan, ON
Canada
Vaughan, ON kicks off smart and sustainable innovations with MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy
The strategy challenges Vaughan to create a smart, safe, and sustainable transportation system by 2025. The Road Safety Program includes automated speed enforcement and feedback for offending drivers. Components of the Sustainable Mobility Program include low-traffic Community Safety Zones and an expanded cycling network. Vaughan also plans smart streetlights and data-collection systems to track progress toward strategic goals.
Vaughan, ON
Canada