Challenging Pedestrian Crossings – Insights From Technology, Data and AI Optimisation Pt1: Rob Whiteside – Kirklees Council & Simon Rogers – Starling Technologies

This paper outlines a groundbreaking project led by Kirklees Council to control the flow of pedestrians and vehicles through a busy, multi-lane crossing in Huddersfield. Working with Starling Technologies, the Council are using predictive AI techniques to overcome pedestrian crowding and jaywalking at a central, high footfall location. This paper will present the baseline data and the understanding of crowd dynamics at the roadside. It will go on to detail the interventions put in place to adjust traffic and pedestrian flow during peak times, highlighting the impact on safety.