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Is AI Coming for Urban Planners?
In a recent study, researchers outline a proposal to minimize urban planners’ workloads using deep learning systems to perform some of their basic tasks. The study noted that traditional urban planning can be both laborious and time-consuming; it’s possible AI...![AI Analysis of Traffic Accidents Can Make Cities Safer, Say Researchers](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nabeel-syed-Jk3-Uhdwjcs-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
AI Analysis of Traffic Accidents Can Make Cities Safer, Say Researchers
Spanish researchers used AI to analyze common patterns in road accidents. Researchers say that the data collected could assist urban planners in finding ways to minimize collisions and create safer streets for drivers, commuters, passengers, and pedestrians. Even with...![Traffic Data Has a Dark Side](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/john-arano-LzxsSWAVMYs-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
Traffic Data Has a Dark Side
Seattle has installed surveillance equipment that collects traffic data. The data monitoring system is part of the city’s efforts to evaluate the traffic conditions daily. However, FLIR Systems, the firm assigned to do the task, has a tainted past. With FLIR’s...![Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Over Scooter Data Collection](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/let-s-kick-6dnmMqbfgBo-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Over Scooter Data Collection
A U.S. District Court judge has quashed a case in favor of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) vs. the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on the issue of urging e-scooter companies to provide real-time data of its operations within the city. Based...![Portland Nixes Traffic Data Partnership Over Privacy Concerns](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tobias-tullius-4dKy7d3lkKM-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)