City Fort Pierce, FL

Background

City of Fort Pierce, a charming town of about 50,000 on Florida’s east coast, offers excellent fishing, beautiful parks, and a vibrant downtown. As the seat of St. Lucie County, it’s shielded from the hustle of South Florida and the tourist crowds of Central Florida. City officials are focused on enhancing safety and quality of life. To address traffic management issues, such as intersection timing and public communication, they turned to Urban SDK. This partnership aims to streamline traffic processes and boost overall efficiency.

Public Works Challenges

Before working with Urban SDK, officials invested significant time and money to understand their roadways and streamline their initiatives.

Some hurdles Fort Pierce faced:

1. The need for a more efficient cord plan and re-timed signals

2. Conducting thorough traffic and stop sign studies
3. Securing grants for sidewalk and roadway projects
4. 
Communicating with the public regarding roadway issues

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Traffic Management Solutions

1. Initial Assessment: Identify primary traffic management challenges and set project goals
2. Platform Integration: Integrate Urban SDK's software with existing city systems
3. Training and Support: Provide comprehensive training for city staff and ongoing support
4. Data Collection and Analysis: Use the platform to collect and analyze traffic data for actionable insights
5. Alignment Meetings: Structured calls to ensure all stakeholders are getting the most out of their Urban SDK subscription

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Customer success with Urban SDK

1. Re-time a Corridor of Intersections: Create a more efficient traffic flow plan
2. Conduct Comprehensive Traffic Studies: Evaluate stop sign effectiveness and identify areas needing traffic calming measures
3. Secure Grants for Infrastructure Projects: Provide data-driven evidence to support grant applications for sidewalks and roadways
4. Enhance Public Communication: Facilitate better dialogue between the city and residents to accurately assess roadway issues
5. Track Traffic Patterns: Monitor traffic volumes throughout the year to optimize planning and resource allocation

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Conclusion

Urban SDK has transformed Fort Pierce’s traffic management and road safety. With advanced data analytics, the city now efficiently manages traffic flow, secures funding, and engages with the public. Fort Pierce’s success showcases Urban SDK’s benefits for local governments.