Georgia DoT modernises region’s traffic infrastructure

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDoT) is collaborating with sensing and perception for physical AI specialist Ouster and its distributor, Southern Lighting & Traffic Systems, to modernise the region’s traffic infrastructure.

GDoT is deploying the Ouster BlueCity turnkey traffic management solution at more than 30 intersections across the greater Atlanta area, including around the downtown Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Digital lidar and  AI-enabled traffic solution

The expansion follows the deployment of Ouster BlueCity at an initial six intersections in downtown Atlanta on a high-traffic and pedestrian corridor near the Georgia World Congress Centre.

Ouster BlueCity’s perception software is a turnkey solution that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and digital lidar to provide real-time, on-demand traffic data to maximise efficiency and improve safety for smarter cities.

“Ouster’s continued expansion into the greater Atlanta area represents a significant milestone in our mission to scale AI-powered intelligent infrastructure”

As one of the largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the US, Atlanta is prioritising data-driven solutions to manage increasing traffic density and vulnerable road user safety. By integrating Ouster BlueCity, which combines Ouster’s 3D digital lidar sensors with proprietary AI perception software, GDoT aims to:

• Optimise traffic flow: improve real-time traffic signal actuation to reduce congestion and idle times
• Improve safety: detect, classify, and track different types of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists for advanced safety features even in diverse environmental and lighting conditions
• Provide real-time alerts: Deploy proactive, real-time vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety alerts for connected vehicles via on-boarding units.