Albuquerque, NM develops BRAIN facility management platform to support renewable energy efforts
City and state officials partnered in developing the Balanced Resource Acquisition and Information Network (BRAIN). This platform presents real-time data on electrical, gas, and water consumption across public facilities. BRAIN users compare current consumption with historical data to identify anomalies and opportunities for renewable energy adoption. The first-in-the-U.S. system provides the analytics necessary to reach Albuquerque's goal of 100% renewable energy use by 2025.
Facilities & Infrastructure+3
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Albuquerque, NM collaborates with community college on IoT Bootcamp prototype pilots
Central New Mexico Community College helps students with prototype design and development during the 10-week IoT Bootcamp. Instructors identify promising smart city technologies for testing in the city's Pino Yards Complex. Albuquerque's Technology & Innovation team evaluates IoT prototypes as they navigate real-world assets like street lights, green spaces, and traffic. This collaboration identified innovations in areas like smart parking and energy harvesting for further development.
IoT+3
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Albuquerque, NM installs "Rest on Red" smart traffic lights to enforce speed limits
The City of Albuquerque is installing new "Rest on Red" smart traffic lights to enforce speed limits at six intersections known for reckless driving. The "Rest on Red" programming keeps the signals perpetually on red unless the oncoming driver is observing the speed limit which allow the lights to turn green.
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Albuquerque, NM considers a traffic camera system which only targets vehicles at dangerous speeds
The City of Albuquerque is considering installing a new automated traffic camera system created by Redflex Traffic Systems. The mobile traffic camera system would only target vehicles moving at dangerous speeds. Violators would receive civil citations which would be handled administratively like parking tickets. Violators would have access to an appeal process and anyone who cannot afford fines would be offered alternatives such as community service.
Road & Traffic Management+4
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