Harnessing computer vision to better balance pedestrian and network demands : Joel Dodsworth – Leeds City Council & Andy Jackson – VivaCity

For many of us  the experience of crossing at busy junctions makes us feel second class to those passing in front of us in motor vehicles. Although the Highway Code now places pedestrians at the top of the road user hierarchy, many junctions are yet to be upgraded to provide adequate pedestrian priority and still largely focus on the movement of vehicles. But how can pedestrians be given greater priority without making congestion, and air quality, significantly worse? How can the needs of bus users be balanced with those of pedestrians? In this presentation we will draw upon examples from a range of authorities to illustrate how computer vision detection is enabling authorities to make more nuanced decisions about when to prioritise pedestrians whilst also minimising the impact on the network.