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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Automated bike lane enforcement launches in Sacramento, first in the nation
( — The City of Sacramento will be the first in the Nation to launch bus-mounted technology for automated bike lane enforcement, according to officials. Video Above: Sacramento using AI-powered cameras on buses to combat parking violations The partnership between the city and Sacramento Regional Transit involved the use of technology installed on transit buses to target illegally parked cars in bike lanes. This comes after SacRT's announced their automated bus stop enforcement program earlier this year, which identifies and reports illegally parked cars on bus lanes. The city said this is a move to 'protect vulnerable road users and improve roadway safety citywide.' 'We're proud to be the first city in the country to use this technology to help keep our bike lanes clear,' said Staci Hovermale, Parking Services Manager. 'This tool helps us enforce existing parking rules more effectively, improving safety for cyclists and ensuring everyone shares the road responsibly.' Officials said those who park in bike lanes are forcing cyclists into traffic, putting their safety at risk. The technology will enhance safety and predictability for everyone on the road. Thunder Valley Casino Resort warns of false online ads regarding its offerings According to the city, 100 SacRT buses have front-facing cameras that use machine learning artificial intelligence by Hayden AI that detect illegally parked cars. The system will capture a short video and a photo of license plates, along with the exact time and location of the violation. The violation processing software will be provided by Duncan Solutions. The city then receives the information for review and violation processing. Those illegally parked in bike lanes began receiving warning notices on Monday, April 14. Beginning June 13, violations with fines will begin to be issued, according to officials. Assembly Bill 361 allowed the authorization for California cities to use forward-facing cameras for enforcing parking violations in these areas. 'Keeping bike lanes clear is an important part of making Sacramento a place where everyone can thrive,' said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. 'This program will help improve safety and travel times for everyone on Sacramento roads, no matter how you travel around.' Parking enforcement officers with the city will either approve or reject parking violations detected. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
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Proposal seeks to safeguard Nevada bus drivers from passenger assaults
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A proposal in the Nevada Legislature would require public transit companies to install safety barriers and panic buttons amid an uptick in driver assaults. Democratic Assem. Linda Hunt introduced Assembly Bill 361, which would amend state law to apply to bus agencies in counties with 100,000 people or more. Key parts of the proposal include the barrier installation and signage to alert passengers about potential criminal penalties. The safety measures would be required on any transit vehicle that requires a commercial driver's license. The proposal comes a month after a man attacked a driver and then drove a bus in northern Nevada, Ross Kinson, the president of the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council, testified Thursday. Passenger-on-operator assaults have remained steady in Clark County over the past several years, according to data the 8 News Now Investigators obtained. In fiscal year 2022, the Regional Transportation Commission recorded 32 assaults. In 2023, the number was 35. That year, the 8 News Now Investigators reported on several high-profile incidents on RTC buses, including a murder. At the time, transit operators said they did not feel safe. In 2024, the number of passenger-on-operator assaults number dipped slightly to 26. 'Public transit should not be a dangerous profession,' Kinson said. 'Many of these workers are older adults or single parents who take on these jobs because they offer flexibility and a livable wage.' RTC buses already have barriers and panic buttons, though drivers have said they are ineffective or inoperable. RTC hired a new senior director of security in late 2023. Several people testified in favor of the bill Thursday. No person testified against the proposal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
