Researchers at the RIDER Center and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are using artificial intelligence to make Florida’s school zones safer. They set up their initial study in Orange County using aerial imagery and computer modeling to map school zones, then developed a method to extract recognizable school zone markings from high-quality photographs.
They identified outdated and invisible markings by comparing the locations of school zones with other geometric features, such as crosswalks. The procedure eliminates the need for manual inventory data entry, prevents errors, and speeds up results. The goal was to improve the process of planning, designing, and maintaining relevant roadways, which will pay dividends for children and drivers, said RIDER’s Eren Ozguven.
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