AI will soon be “watching” you on some of your own streets, if you live in Naples!
On Wednesday, the city council appr
oved funding that would help the city access state dollars and pay for tech upgrades that should improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
For Nancy Murray, getting around Naples by bike is an every day routine, despite the risk. “Another friend of ours got hit by a bike recently, and so, it is a little scary,” Murray said.
Now, it’s not the first time the safety of people on foot and on two wheels has been a concern in Naples. For years now, as traffic continues to increase, so does the risk to walkers and bicycles.
Mahmoud BennettIn 2018, the city purchased and installed bike detection equipment for the intersection of Goodlette Rd. and Central Avenue. But this time, there’s an upgrade.