Cookeville officials want to expand the use of artificial intelligence to manage traffic flow with the addition of new camera systems.
City Manager James Mills said the purchase of four Curex Vision AI systems will allow the city to synchronize signals at critical intersections along the Jefferson Avenue and Willow Avenue corridors. Elrod said the $68,000 investment would complete coverage from Henley Drive to Walmart on Jefferson.
“Fingers crossed this continues to improve and we look forward to making a big difference on Jefferson when you factor in all we’ve done on Jefferson with the dual left turns and with the additional right turn additional through lane on Interstate Drive,” Mills said. “If we can do those other two corners that I think it’s going to make a huge difference.”
Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the technology allows the use of quantitative analysis of vehicle movements to improve synchronization. Elrod said the city currently operates ten of these systems
The purchase includes the smart city ITS server, software, cameras, and accessories for intersection detection.
City Council will vote Thursday.
