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Opinion: The potential for drones to improve traffic safety

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By TOM STONE

January 11, 20243

I ended my last column advocating for better applications of technology, data analytics, and planning for safety. It’s no secret that transportation is a key determiner of public safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traffic-related crashes still rank among the leading causes of death in the US.

Sometimes referred to as “the neglected epidemic,” the sad truth is that most of all traffic-related deaths and injuries were preventable. It’s obvious that incremental improvements are not keeping up with the safety needs of our highways. We must make substantial gains in improving safety.

Public and roadway safety is complex and dynamic. As infrastructure owners and operators (IOOs), if we’re to make substantial gains in improving safety, we need the capability to proactively identify and mitigate potential dangers in real-time. This will require a holistic approach powered by innovative technologies that provide situational awareness. Until now, there hasn’t been the coalescence of technologies (sensors, data collection/communications, and cloud-edge analytics) necessary to employ strategies that benefit a wider public through shared knowledge.


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