"As America's aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should come first. Hawaii officials, for example, are giving away 1,000 dashboard cameras as they try to reverse a recent spike in traffic fatalities. The cameras will use AI to automate inspections of guardrails, road signs and pavement markings, instantly discerning between minor problems and emergencies that warrant sending a maintenance crew."
"After San Jose, California, started mounting cameras on street sweepers, city staff confirmed the system correctly identified potholes 97% of the time. Now they're expanding the effort to parking enforcement vehicles. Texas, where there are more roadway lane miles than the next two states combined, is less than a year into a massive AI plan that uses cameras as well as cellphone data from drivers who enroll to improve safety."
"Hawaii drivers over the next few weeks will be able to sign up for a free dashcam valued at $499 under the "Eyes on the Road" campaign, which was piloted on service vehicles in 2021 before being paused due to wildfires. Roger Chen, a University of Hawaii associate professor of engineering who is helping facilitate the program, said the state faces unique challenges in maintaining its outdated roadway infrastructure."
Cities and states are deploying AI-driven cameras and enrolled cellphone data to identify potholes, inspect guardrails, street signs and pavement markings, and prioritize repairs and safety responses. Hawaii is distributing 1,000 free dashboard cameras to automate inspections and distinguish minor issues from emergencies. San Jose mounted cameras on street sweepers that identified potholes with 97% accuracy and is expanding to other vehicles. Texas has initiated a statewide AI plan combining cameras and cellphone data to improve safety. Other jurisdictions use similar technology for congestion reporting and expanded asset inspections, with logistical challenges affecting implementation.
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