Sacramento is taking a tech-savvy leap forward by being the first in the nation to employ bus-mounted technology for automated bike lane enforcement. Through a partnership with Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and the City of Sacramento, the new system targets vehicles illegally parked in both bus stops and bike lanes, utilizing AI and machine learning from Hayden AI to make roads safer for cyclists.
Expanding on an already implemented bus stop enforcement program that outfits 100 SacRT buses with camera systems, this innovative initiative is all about enhancing road safety and keeping bike lanes clear. “We’re proud to be the first city in the country to use this technology to help keep our bike lanes clear,” Staci Hovermale, Parking Services Manager, told Sacramento City Express. “This tool helps us enforce existing parking rules more effectively, improving safety for cyclists and ensuring everyone shares the road responsibly.”
When vehicles unlawfully occupy bike lanes, they create hazards by forcing cyclists to maneuver into adjacent traffic. Automated bike lane enforcement aims to keep these lanes accessible, promoting greater safety and smoother travel for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike. Starting Monday, warning notices were issued to drivers violating these rules, with actual fines set to begin on June 13…