City Launches Downtown Corridors Pilot Project

City Launches Downtown Corridors Pilot Project

Published on August 06, 2024

Curbside and traffic activity cameras to be installed on "O" Street

The City today announced that cameras will be installed on "O" Street August 7 and 8 as part of the Downtown Corridors Pilot Project. The cameras will be installed on traffic signal arms and streetlight poles between 13th Street and Centennial Mall to evaluate curbside and traffic activity in the area. Travelers should expect temporary lane closures in the project areas.

Automotus of Los Angeles will install the cameras through a partnership with Park and Go. Automotus is a software company that uses cameras to collect data on curb parking activity and compiles the information for cities to use to set policy.

"The data collected will provide us with a deeper understanding of curbside and traffic activity in one of our busiest downtown areas," said Tony Bisesi, City Parking Manager. "This information is crucial for making informed decisions that will improve safety, accessibility, and overall urban mobility in Lincoln."

This data collection is part of a larger effort with the Downtown Corridors Project to test a new on-street parking management strategy for "O" Street between Ninth Street and Centennial Mall. The strategy will test the use of signage, increased monitoring, and enforcement of the stalls to improve the ability of drivers to find on-street parking, loading, and improve short-term access to local businesses and residents.

The cameras will capture and analyze anonymized data on vehicle types and counts, length of stay, usage, stall vacancies, and other parking behaviors and patterns. Additional travel mode counts will also be analyzed, including pedestrian, bicycle, scooter, skateboard, and wheelchair use. The data collection approach ensures the privacy of individuals while providing invaluable insights into the dynamics of travel and parking in downtown Lincoln.

For more information about the Downtown Corridors Project, visit downtowncorridorslincoln.com. Stay tuned for additional information about the progress of this pilot project.