AI Sensor Technology to Improve Road Conditions in Lakeland

AI-Powered Roadway Intelligence

• 💡 The city of Lakeland is implementing AI sensor technology to address issues like potholes and cracks on its roads.
• 🎯 A four-year contract with Roadways Management Technologies, costing $60,000 annually, will deploy AI Sensor Roadway Intelligence.

Technology Deployment and Functionality

• 🚗 15 city vehicles will be equipped with cameras and sensors that capture data every 75 feet to assess road conditions daily.
• 📈 The system evaluates factors such as vibrations registered by vehicles on the road.
• ⚡ This technology offers a more efficient and real-time evaluation process compared to the previous manual method.

Benefits and Implementation Timeline

• ⏱️ The old method of visual inspection was conducted every two years and cost $120,000, whereas the new system provides real-time analysis.
• 💰 This new technology requires less manpower for road condition assessment.
• ✅ Residents can expect to see road improvements within weeks of implementation.
• 🗓️ The city of Lakeland anticipates this new AI technology to be operational by March 1st.