- As people return to work, AI transportation company’s sensors collect biking, walking and social distancing data
- More funding for local councils to increase ‘active travel’ in communities
London, UK; August 5, 2020: Vitality Labthe UK-based transportation AI company has been selected by dozens of UK committees to improve their insights into Active Travel for people returning to work during the COVID-19 crisis.
The company’s artificial intelligence captures, categorizes and tracks real-time traffic usage anonymously 24/7 through sensors placed in major towns and cities. With this data, local authorities can not only monitor cyclist and pedestrian numbers, but also understand behavioral patterns such as social distancing, dangerous maneuvers or cyclists’ use of sidewalks, allowing authorities to improve safety.
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The technology has been adopted by more than 30 UK committees, with many more to join £250 million of recent government funding Awarded to regions with an “active mobility” program that encourages people to avoid public transport or cars and instead travel on foot or by bicycle. Government funding for Phase 1 was allocated in May 2020 and applications for Phase 2 close on 7 August 2020.Investment in the technology will help as UK increases security initiative To promote cycling and walking.
Vivacity can also provide the council with data on the behavior of complex intersections. By examining the number of cyclists and other vehicles using the intersection from different directions, authorities can better understand how residents use existing infrastructure while supporting future improvements. For councils working to upgrade existing infrastructure to support Active Travel, the technology provides essential local insight that will accelerate and optimize their programs.
Alan Law, county traffic modeller and head of Warwickshire County Council’s transport planning team, commented: “Vivacity responded quickly, skilfully and professionally to WCC’s request for assistance in monitoring the active travel programme. Response. The Vivacity Labs team was very flexible in their approach to deploying the sensors and enabled the county to start monitoring programs using this great technology in a very short period of time.”
Mark Nicholson, CEO of Vivacity Labs, added: “Vivacity has been working with authorities across the country for many years. Now, with the deadline for Active Travel funding fast approaching, it is important for councils to gain insight into how residents are using their local Active Travel routes And planning safety interventions accordingly has never been more important.”
Vivacity Labs’ award-winning artificial intelligence technology anonymously captures, categorizes and tracks real-time vehicle usage. During the UK’s lockdown, Vivacity’s technology has been collecting data on cycling, walking and social distancing – all important parts of the government’s exit strategy.
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Notes to editors
About Vitality Lab
Vivacity’s award-winning artificial intelligence captures and classifies real-time traffic usage 24 hours a day. Its sensors provide a continuous and anonymous stream of data on all forms of mobility in over 30 major UK towns and cities. These include pedestrians, cyclists, cars, HGVs and everything in between. Uses for Vivacity technology include the modernization of traffic signal controls and local government management of Active Travel. All data shared from Vivacity sensors is anonymized and video feeds are discarded at source.
URL: www.vivacitylabs.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vivacity-labs
Twitter: @vivacitylabs
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