How Oxfordshire is using connected vehicles to predict accident hotspots
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The project has receivedfunding from the government’s Innovate UK.
“Soon every new vehicle will be a connected vehicle, and we see this as an opportunity to reduce road traffic incidents and save lives in a significant way,” said Jon Scott, Project Lead, City Insights, Ford Mobility, Europe. “By collaborating with leading innovators, experts and academics – and with the backing of Innovate UK – we truly believe we can help improve mobility for millions around the world.”
The initiative followstwo trials in Londonin which Ford Mobility analyzed data from more than 1.6 million kilometers of driving by connected vehicles. The findings suggested that relatively minor improvements could deliver results. Recommendations included the introduction of red-light cameras to deter signal jumping, cutting back vegetation to ensure road signage was clearly visible, double-height signage and signals, resurfacing carriageways and raising service covers.
Ford is also working with authorities in Cologne, Germany, and Valencia, Spain, on further analysis of information from connected vehicles and infrastructure to improve urban mobility and safety.
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