CHICAGO ( WGN ) — Artificial Intelligence cameras will be added to six Chicago Transit Authority buses to enhance enforcement of parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes under the city’s Smart Streets pilot project.
The CTA board on Wednesday approved a nearly $316,000 contract to Hayden AI for the Automated Bus Lane Enforcement systems that will be installed on buses later this year.
“Keeping bus lanes and bus stops clear is essential to ensuring that CTA buses can move efficiently and riders can board safely,” said Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Tom Carney. “The addition of enforcement cameras on CTA buses will complement the City’s existing efforts and give us more data to evaluate and build on best practices.”…