Bus, CTA, and ALPR Updates in Chicago
A couple of developments from the Chicago Tribune, WBBM 780, Security Park
The first is cameras at CTA stations. Teleste Corp. of Georgetown, Texas, will install high-resolution digital cameras at all 144 CTA rail stations by 2011. The new cameras will be capable of showing facial features. I think its a good assumption that facial recognition technology will also be deployed at the stations.
The second is a satellite-based monitoring system which will track the real-time location of about 2,000 CTA buses. The OEMC states that this will allow for a better gauge of traffic flow. Currently, buses are GPS enabled on more than 150 routes. This data can be seen at ctabustracker.com. (I don’t fully understand this development, is there new data? or just the OEMC is going to start analyzing it?)
The CTA also deferred a contract with a security services. According to the CTA, “A more cost-effective approach would be to install security systems that alert authorities immediately of signs of forced entry or tampering.” So the CTA is in the market for a smart camera system for security.
Finally, Illinois Police now have access to a large database of license plates associated with revoked/suspended drivers licenses. This adds considerable utility to the ALPR system in Illinois.
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