Washington DC has picked Hayden AI to deploy AI-powered cameras to enforce bus lane and bus stop restrictions on metrobuses operating in the US capital. As part of the agreement signed with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 140 systems will be installed this summer, and fully operational by the end of 2023. The agreement also includes the option for as many as 600 systems to be installed over the next 10 years.

Hayden AI has deployed nearly 500 AI-powered, bus-mounted camera systems in New York City for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), where the technology has significantly increased compliance with dedicated bus lane stopping and parking restrictions.

According to the MTA, 86% of drivers who receive a bus lane parking violation do not receive another, indicating that automated bus lane enforcement changes driver behaviour. Additionally, the technology has improved safety along deployed routes, with collisions along the M15-SBS route down by 34% since automated bus lane enforcement was deployed in October 2019.

“We are honoured to work with Metro to bring automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement to our nation’s capital,” said Chris Carson, CEO and co-founder of Hayden AI. “Keeping bus lanes clear of illegally parked vehicles improves transit speeds and safety for riders. And making sure that bus stops aren’t used as parking spots will guarantee that riding the bus is accessible for all riders including people with disabilities.”

“Our mobile perception platform combines advances in deep learning and computer vision to help enhance mobility,” said Vaibhav Ghadiok, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Hayden AI. “We’re excited to bring this proven technology to Washington, DC, and to be the first company to use automated bus stop enforcement to keep bus stops safe and accessible for transit riders.”