Insights derived from RoadTrace – a technological solution developed by Aisin – are proving ‘pivotal’ in mitigating traffic collisions in various locations across the UK and Europe.
RoadTrace harnesses the power of connected vehicle data, extracted using AI techniques, to anticipate collisions before they happen. The technology is moving towards also being able to assess road condition, building on the harsh braking, average speeds and traffic flow insights which are currently available.
Over the past 20 months, RoadTrace has been piloting with National Highways as well as numerous local and county highway authorities in the UK.
In Blackpool, the authority began using the RoadTrace data at the start of 2022 and has now become a government case study (page 28).
Speaking at the time, Neil McArdle, senior highways asset management officer at Blackpool Council, said: “We are continuously looking for ways to make our roads safer and part of this is finding the most innovative ways to maximise efficiency.
“The connected vehicle insights have already proven beneficial, providing an additional source of intelligence to indicate where problem areas may be developing that we weren’t previously aware of.”
Aisin RoadTrace has recently signed up for Road Safety GB Corporate Plus Membership.
Lorna Payne, business development manager of RoadTrace, said: “We are excited to become a Road Safety GB Corporate Member and look forward to expanding our Insights to more customers across Great Britain.
“Our mission has always been to make roads safer for everyone and this collaboration is a huge step forward in realising that vision on a national scale.”
RoadTrace was invited to present at the recent Transport Technology Forum, following the launch of the DFT’s funding initiative for innovation.
For more information, contact Wesley Bateson, UK lead for RoadTrace.
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