Will it Play in Peoria? GridMatrix Launches Deployment With Peoria, Illinois
Project Will Help City Officials Optimize Existing Infrastructure
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 24th, 2023 — GridMatrix, the leading provider of cloud-based transportation analytics, is proud to announce that the company has partnered with the city of Peoria, Illinois to provide real-time transportation analytics to the city.
GridMatrix’s software platform analyzing vehicular & pedestrian traffic in Peoria, IL using existing cameras
The deployment promises to revolutionize the driving experience in Peoria, providing congestion, emissions, safety, and signal performance data in key transportation corridors. The powerful insights generated by this deployment will be leveraged by city traffic engineers to optimize the city’s traffic flow and improve safety for vehicles, bicyclists, micromobility users, and pedestrians alike. GridMatrix’s trusted technology also balances the need for accurate data on road usage with the need for personal privacy. GridMatrix’s software is designed to be scalable and will be refined in accordance with the needs of the city.
“We are excited to join with the City of Peoria as it looks to use its existing sensor hardware to generate a wealth of news insights on local road infrastructure,” said GridMatrix CEO Nicholas D’Andre. “We look forward to using our data to help the city meet its congestion, safety, and emission reduction goals.”
GridMatrix is launching it’s platform as part of Distillery Labs, Peoria’s startup new hub. Distillery Lab’s mission is to connect the people, ideas and resources to launch and grow new businesses in the Greater Peoria community. The lab aims to be a nationally recognized startup hub for entrepreneurs to launch and grow companies, drive innovation, and spur significant economic growth.
“GridMatrix’s Peoria deployment aligns with Lab’s goal of incentivizing the use of emerging smart and connected community technologies in the City of Peoria with the Central Illinois Living Laboratory,” said Chris Setti, Interim Executive Director of Distillery Labs.
About GridMatrix
GridMatrix’s award-winning software platform for real-time traffic analytics combines edge data from existing roadway sensors and cloud-based data sources to eliminate urban traffic congestion, accidents, and emissions.
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America has recognized GridMatrix’s software as a leading new solution for sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
GridMatrix is headquartered in California with operations across the United States. The company was founded in 2021 by a group of former Apple engineering and operations colleagues. The company’s recent work has been featured in ITS International, the Associated Press, and Government Technology.
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First published by Kyle Pickett on May 24 at this link.