摘要: |
► CITY STREETS AND highways are a complex ecosystem, where approximately 1.35 million people die each year globally because of traffic incidents, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly half of those deaths involved the most vulnerable road users (VRUs): pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.Cities should measure road traffic and crossing patterns, highway incidents, and tunnel flows.The more traffic data a city can collect, the more it can anticipate road use to ensure a smooth and efficient trip for all.Tapping into this valuable data can reduce congestion and increase response times in moments of need. When officials invest in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) based on video image processing of advanced analytics, they are working towards creating a smarter city (and a smarter county if neighboring towns participate in the initiative). |