Calgary uses AI to identify 50 highest-risk pedestrian intersections

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The City of Calgary has utilized an artificial intelligence platform to evaluate more than 17,000 intersections, identifying 50 of the highest-risk locations for pedestrians that currently lack traffic control signals. The AI assigned risk scores ranging from 93.55 to 99.02, with the intersection of Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Gate N.E. ranking as the most dangerous.

Many of these identified sites do not meet traditional criteria for upgrades, such as specific traffic or pedestrian volume thresholds. Consequently, city administration is proposing a proactive approach to address safety concerns rather than waiting for collision history or updated traffic counts to justify intervention.

The report recommends safety improvements for 26 of the 50 identified locations, with an estimated cost of $6 million. This proposal comes following a significant rise in pedestrian fatalities in the city, which saw 15 deaths last year—a 225 per cent increase from the previous year.

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City of Calgary · Martindale Boulevard · Raj Dhaliwal

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[● 3 SOURCES] The city recommended safety upgrades for 26 of the identified locations. dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · globalnews.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] The AI identified 50 high-risk pedestrian intersections lacking traffic control lights. dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · globalnews.ca
[○ 1 SOURCE] Last year, 15 pedestrians were killed on Calgary roads, a 225 per cent increase from the previous year. ca.news.yahoo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The City of Calgary used an AI platform to assess more than 17,000 intersections. dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · globalnews.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] Risk scores for the top 50 intersections ranged from 93.55 to 99.02. dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · globalnews.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] The intersection of Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Gate N.E. was ranked as the highest risk. dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · globalnews.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] Upgrading the recommended sites is estimated to cost approximately $6 million. dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · globalnews.ca

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Calgary uses AI to determine the 50 highest-risk intersections for pedestrians [dailyguardian.ca]

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Where are Calgary's most dangerous uncontrolled intersections? City uses AI to find out [ca.news.yahoo.com]

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Calgary uses AI to determine the 50 highest-risk intersections for pedestrians [globalnews.ca]

14 days ago