Introduction We have released a new analysis of social distancing adherence to support researchers, local authorities, and government in decision-making around relaxation of current Covid-19 rules. There are widespread concerns about the economic impact of the UK’s current social distancing rules, intended to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. With countries such as FranceRead More
VivaCity have been awarded a grant from Innovate UK for their work in support of UK councils to monitor anonymous social distancing via camera feeds across 16 of the UK’s towns and cities. Since the Government announced the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, and the associated social distancing measures, there has been a need toRead More
We have leveraged VivaCity’s existing sensor network, which uses AI on camera-based sensors, to gather data on flows of different classes of road user,including pedestrians, throughout the COVID-19 pendemic. These sensors are now installed in cities across the UK, providing a broad baseline for statistical analysis. Our sensors already gather data on the paths thatRead More
Examining the impact of Covid-19 on traffic flow in Cambridge. Throughout the pandemic VivaCity have been supporting clients and partners to improve understanding about the impact on transport modes usage and and traffic movement in towns and cities. Cambridge County Council has multiple VivaCity sensors installed across the city to monitor traffic flows. Michael Stevens,Read More
Accurate, detailed data insight to support an increase in cycling, cycle infrastructure and safety. Challenge Transport for London (TfL) are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to help monitor and assess new cycle routes in the capital. Previously, TfL relied mainly on manual traffic counts to work out how many people are cycling on any givenRead More
Measuring Cambridge city centre traffic flow and reducing congestion. Challenge As part of Cambridge County Council’s (CCC) commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and improve air quality, it is looking for smart and effective ways to manage congestion, especially at peak times for journeys in and out of the city, to help improve the environmentRead More