Calgary uses AI to determine the 50 highest-risk intersections for pedestrians
The list of the highest-risk intersections comes after the City of Calgary used AI to assess and assign a risk score to more than 17,000 intersections across the city.
The City of Calgary has utilized artificial intelligence to identify the 50 most hazardous intersections for pedestrians across the city, although only half of these intersections are slated for upgrades, according to a report set to be discussed at the Community Development Committee meeting. The AI platform analyzed over 17,000 intersections, assigning risk scores ranging from 93.55 to 99.02 based on factors such as traffic volumes, pedestrian volumes, roadway geometry, and speed limits.
The intersection of Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Gate N.E. emerged as the top riskiest, followed by Falshire Drive and Falton Drive N.E., with scores of 98.54. Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal expressed surprise at the high-risk ratings, noting that four of the top 10 intersections in his area show minimal pedestrian traffic. Only 26 of the locations are recommended for pedestrian safety improvements, estimated to cost around $6 million.
While the city could proactively advance improvements with additional funding, there is some uncertainty surrounding the use of AI in determining these findings. The committee will not be asked to make a financial commitment during the meeting, but city administration could incorporate the pedestrian safety upgrades into the next four-year budget if approved by council.
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