In one of the most progressive American Midwest cities, clever video management and AI-driven analytics has resulted in notable gains in traffic flow, public safety, and operational efficiency. Powered by Milestone’s XProtect VMS and Vaidio’s Vision AI platform, Milestone Systems, a world-leading provider of open platform video management software (VMS), worked with the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to improve traffic management.
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Renowned for its creative approach to city administration, Dubuque aimed to maximize the benefits of its large-scale video network—more than 1,300 cameras throughout. Although these cameras covered a lot, city officials sought to go beyond simple monitoring to get actionable intelligence that would help public safety and traffic control.
Dubuque has installed a smart traffic insights system combining real-time video analytics with traffic signal systems by means of cooperation with Milestone Systems and Vaidio। Automated traffic monitoring and incident identification made possible by the technology lets the city make data-driven decisions improving mobility and efficiency.
“Our partnership with the City of Dubuque shows how smart video solutions can change traffic management and improve quality of life for residents,” stated Milestone Systems CEO Thomas Jensen.
Dave Ness, Traffic Engineering Manager for the City of Dubuque, said “We wanted to use our current investments in video infrastructure to not only improve traffic flow but also enhance public safety and emergency response.” “Milestone’s open platform video technologies have let us create a really intelligent traffic management system and incorporate cutting-edge analytics.”
Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems, emphasizes that the business is dedicated to enable cities like Dubuque realize the full potential of video technology to build smarter, safer, and more efficient urban environments. “Our cooperation with the City of Dubuque shows how clever video solutions can change traffic management and improve quality of life for citizens,” he said.
Improved Traffic Flow, Safety, and Sustainability City-wide
The application of this technology has already clearly helped the people of Dubuque:
Improved traffic flow resulting from optimized traffic lights and real-time monitoring has helped to lower congestion and cut travel times.
Faster emergency response times and better event detection have helped to create a safer metropolitan setting.
Automated systems free city workers to concentrate on high-value activities, therefore guaranteeing efficient use of resources.
Lower fuel use and emissions resulting from less idling times help Dubuque’s sustainability efforts.
Modern AI-Powered Analytics in Use
The City of Dubuque has improved traffic control with sophisticated video analytics by combining Vaidio’s Vision AI platform with Milestone’s XProtect VMS. The system counts vehicle quantities, analyzes turn movements, allows real-time traffic monitoring, and perfects signal timing for best flow. Faster reaction is made possible by automated anomaly detection helping to spot wrong-way vehicles, accidents, and other threats.
The technology also monitors bikers and walkers, therefore aiding the more general transportation and safety campaigns of the city. The City of Dubuque was able to maximize current hardware and reduce total cost of ownership by Vaidio working with any camera and allowing a wide range of analytics capabilities on each camera, therefore enabling even switching between functions as needed.
David Jenkins, VP of Software Architecture at Vaidio, said “working together with Milestone and Dubuque allowed us to tailor our AI models to address the city’s unique traffic challenges.” “This partnership has pushed actual changes in how cities use video analytics for traffic control.”
Additionally based on the Dubuque project, Milestone’s Project Hafnia, which Milestone launched alongside NVIDIA in March, has its basis.
“The City of Dubuque’s use of AI-powered video analytics for traffic management aligns with Milestone’s more general innovation initiatives, including Project Hafnia,” Thomas Jensen stated. Aiming to create next-generation AI models for mobility by curating and training on premium, compliant video footage, “Project Hafnia uses NVIDIA Nemo Curator. Deployments like Dubuque’s smart traffic system provide insightful real-world data that could be used to improve next AI-driven urban mobility solutions.”
Dubuque’s experience in including intelligent video analytics offers other cities trying to improve traffic control using technology a model.
Milestone Systems is still committed to helping smart city projects all around by offering municipalities potent video technology solutions that inspire creativity, effectiveness, and security.
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