To realize a $30 trillion economy, transportation must evolve from fragmented, reactive systems to integrated, intelligent networks. According to Anand Shankar, Director – Planning & Advisory, DataCorp Traffic Pvt Ltd, the integration of ITS is central to building world-class infrastructure needed to support India’s economic ambitions. Today, India faces pressing challenges: over 180,000 annual road fatalities, rising congestion, and billions ...
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Highway Maintenance Strengthening Transparency and Accountability
India’s vast highway network is both an asset and a responsibility. While constructing thousands of kilometers of highways is an engineering achievement, ensuring their upkeep requires vigilance, transparency, and advanced technology. Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) provide the perfect blend of innovation and preventive vigilance, bringing objectivity and accountability to road asset management. National Highway Authority of India has established a ...
AI, ML for bridge maintenance
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technology will be utilised for undertaking maintenance of bridges under the ‘Bihar State Bridge Management and Maintenance Policy, 2025’ as part of the state’s digital initiative. The policy, a long-term bridge maintenance one for all bridges and culverts on the roads belonging to the Road Construction Department framework has been released after the Supreme Court ...
Reshaping Traffic Management with AI: From Congestion Control to Safer Roads
The way cities manage traffic is undergoing a fundamental shift, thanks to the increasing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Today, AI is at the forefront of this evolution, bringing transformative possibilities in how we address congestion, improve safety, and support environmental sustainability, writes Senturan Karthikeyan, Director, Innovations, DataCorp Traffic Private limited. Modern AI-Powered Systems Today, AI-powered traffic solutions combine machine ...
Artificial Intelligence in India’s Intelligent Transportation Systems: Driving the Next Mobility Revolution
India’s urban transformation is unprecedented. By 2047, over 600 million citizens will reside in urban regions, and vehicle ownership is expected to triple. What India needs now is intelligent infrastructure with Artificial Intelligence integrated into Intelligent Transportation Systems. AI offers capabilities far beyond automation: predictive analysis, real-time adaptive systems, and the ability to learn from urban mobility patterns. AI is not ...
In conversation: The Game called: Red light, Green light!
“The citizens of Mangaluru are quite disciplined in following traffic rules including maintaining parking sense and wearing helmets”, says K Ravishankar, DCP, Mangaluru Welcome to Mangaluru, a city distinguished for its grand panoramic spectacular which is now on the cusp of being a smart city. Mangaluru’s street carry more than just vehicles, but is a bustling heart for dreams and ...
AI-TMS in Hyderabad soon
The Telangana government plans to introduce an Artificial Intelligence-based TMS in Hyderabad to address traffic problems, a major challenge due to the increasing number of vehicles on the road. An automatic traffic signaling system is to be implemented along with a comprehensive plan to ease traffic flow. “Free left” turns will be developed more efficiently and CCTV cameras across the ...
Netradyne’s global expnsion
Netradyne, a leading SaaS provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, announced the close of a $90 million Series D round led by Point72 Private Investments with participation from Qualcomm Ventures and Pavilion Capital. Netradyne’s Driver•i can positively recognize good driving behavior. Powered by advanced AI, Driver•i delivers high level accuracy in identifying both positive and negative driving behaviors, ...
Breaking Down Barriers: The Rise of Barrier-Free Tolling in the Modern Road Transport Landscape
In the ever-evolving world of road transportation, efficiency and convenience are paramount. Traditional toll booths, with their inherent delays and bottlenecks, are increasingly seen as relics of a bygone era. Enter Barrier-Free Tolling (BFT), a revolutionary technology that promises to streamline traffic flow, enhance user experience, and optimize revenue collection. This article delves into the intricacies of BFT, exploring its ...
AI on the Roads: Can Technology Solve India’s Traffic Challenges?
As urbanization intensifies, traffic congestion has become one of the most pressing challenges for modern cities. In India, where vehicle ownership is soaring and infrastructure is struggling to keep pace, cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi rank among the world’s most congested. Congestion, erratic driving behaviors, and ineffective enforcement systems plague urban mobility. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a powerful solution ...
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