City of Sanford, FL

Background

A midway point along the I-4 Corridor between Daytona Beach and Orlando, the city of Sanford, Florida is a growing and vibrant city. Like many communities its size, it faces the challenges of managing increasing traffic and responding to public concerns about speeding and road safety.The city's transportation division, tasked with addressing these issues, sought a data-driven solution that would enable them to respond quickly and effectively to traffic complaints, while also streamlining their traffic calming efforts.

Public Speeding Complaints Challenges

Before partnering with Urban SDK, Sanford sought an innovative solution to address speeding complaints and enhance the community's commitment to road safety.

Some hurdles City of Sanford faced:

1. Frequent Speeding Complaints: The city regularly received speeding complaints from residents, particularly in residential areas.
2. Speed Validation: Validating these claims with accurate data was crucial for timely interventions.
3. Data Collection Inefficiencies: The city needed a reliable platform to collect and analyze traffic speed data and congestion trends without relying on outdated or manual processes.
4. Traffic Calming Measures: Determining the most effective traffic calming strategies required detailed insights into traffic volumes, speed trends, and roadway conditions

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Public Speeding Complaint Solutions

How City of Sanford implemented Urban SDK

1. Needs Assessment: Identifying the city's primary challenges related to speeding and traffic calming.
2. Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrating Urban SDK's software with the city's existing traffic management systems.
3. Training and Support: Providing thorough training materials and continuous support to ensure effective use of the platform.
4. Data Collection and Analysis: Utilizing the platform to collect and analyze speed data, offering actionable insights for traffic management decisions.
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

How City of Sanford succeeds with Urban SDK

1. Faster Response to Speeding Complaints: The city can now quickly validate public speeding complaints using real-time traffic speed data, leading to more efficient traffic calming measures.
2. Data-Driven Decisions: With access to comprehensive traffic data, Sanford's traffic division can make informed decisions on traffic enforcement and road safety improvements.
3. Improved Efficiency: Urban SDK's user-friendly interface and powerful analytics tools have streamlined daily operations, reducing time spent on manual data collection and analysis.

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Conclusion

The City of Sanford's partnership with Urban SDK has revolutionized its traffic management approach. By leveraging traffic data and advanced analytics, the city has enhanced road safety, improved response times to public concerns, and implemented more effective traffic calming measures. Sanford's success exemplifies how Urban SDK's platform helps officials keep their communities safe.

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