Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a company known for its video intelligence and data awareness solutions, has implemented its SecurOS® Soffit pedestrian safety system in Kodiak, Alaska.
This initiative, introduced by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) at Rezanof Drive near Cope Street, signifies the first deployment of this technology in Alaska.
Addressing seasonal safety challenges
The implementation tackles a significant safety issue specific to the region: extended periods of darkness during the fall season.
Alaska experiences an increase in pedestrian accidents in September and October as daylight hours quickly diminish, yet snow, which enhances pedestrian visibility to drivers, has not yet arrived. In an effort to mitigate this risk, the SecurOS® Soffit was chosen for its capability to offer intelligent, dynamic lighting solutions.
Reducing light pollution
This focused illumination strategy enhances driver awareness while reducing extraneous light pollution
In contrast to traditional streetlights that continuously light up a whole area, the Soffit system employs sophisticated video analytics to identify pedestrians as they near a crosswalk. Consequently, the system activates a dynamic LED lighting array that accompanies the pedestrian across the street, spotlighting only the individual and their path. This focused illumination strategy enhances driver awareness while reducing extraneous light pollution, making it a suitable choice for improving safety during Alaska's dark autumn months.
"We are proud to partner with the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on this critical initiative," stated Aluisio Figueiredo, CEO of ISS. "This project underscores our mutual commitment to protecting pedestrians in challenging environments. By bringing intelligent visibility to Kodiak's roads, we hope to demonstrate how technology can save lives where traditional infrastructure may fall short."
Expanding AI-driven safety technology
This project in Kodiak comes on the heels of a successful installation of the SecurOS® Soffit system in Dublin, Ohio, the previous month, demonstrating the growing application of this AI-driven safety technology throughout the United States.
