Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT) has tasked Rekor Systems with improving traffic flow in the state capital, Austin, in a $2.1 million, five-year deal.
Traffic management platform Rekor Command will be used to enhance traffic management and safety in the Austin District, which covers the city and surrounding areas.
"Using the advanced AI technology within Command, we now have a more comprehensive view of our roadways, which enables us to respond to roadway incidents and events more quickly and efficiently," says TxDoT's deputy district engineer Mike Arellano.
"It also provides necessary insights to improve traffic flows and has made our roadways safer, which has always been our top priority."
The Traffic Impact feature on Rekor Command analyses real-time telematics data together with historical trends to help predict the impact events are having on surrounding roadways.
Rekor says high-resolution, real-time vehicle telemetry data will be integrated using Rekor's advanced AI applications, providing insights into road conditions.
Command also shows workzone data, with real-time updates on road closures, traffic impacts, and workzone details to enhance public awareness and safety.
David Desharnais, Rekor president & COO, says: "This collaboration is not just about implementing state-of-the-art roadway intelligence technology; it's about fundamentally changing the way traffic flows and enhancing road safety and efficiency, revolutionising transportation management and urban mobility for the people of Austin and the surrounding areas."
