Traffic Calming

Independence, Missouri Partners with Urban SDK to Enhance Speed Reporting

Officials will use Urban SDK to address speeding concerns throughout their community

Officials will use Urban SDK to address speeding concerns throughout their community

Urban SDK Partners With Independence

The City of Independence, Missouri, has officially partnered with Urban SDK, a leading traffic management platform, to improve road safety through enhanced speed reporting and traffic data analysis.

Home to a population of over 122,000, Independence becomes the latest Missouri city to adopt Urban SDK’s data-driven platform, joining other forward-thinking municipalities like nearby Liberty, Kirkwood, and the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission.

With increasing concerns over traffic safety and the need for accurate speed reporting, the City of Independence is taking a proactive approach to managing public speeding complaints and enforcing traffic regulations.

Urban SDK’s comprehensive traffic management platform will equip city officials with traffic speed data, enabling them to identify high-risk areas, respond to public concerns more effectively, and implement targeted traffic calming measures.

Urban SDK’s Role in Enhancing Traffic Safety in Independence

Independence has long prioritized the safety of its roadways, but like many cities of its size, it faces the challenge of managing traffic volumes and responding to frequent public complaints about speeding. The city required a more efficient and reliable system to gather traffic data, validate speed reports, and deploy resources where they are needed most.

Urban SDK’s platform offers the perfect solution, providing the tools necessary to monitor traffic speed data, analyze patterns, and take informed action to reduce speeding and improve road safety.

“As a proud Missouri native, I could not be more excited to partner with the City of Independence and help them address traffic safety challenges," said Urban SDK's Eric Wingbermuehle. "By leveraging Urban SDK’s platform, Independence will be able to make more informed decisions on traffic calming and enforcement, ensuring safer streets for residents and visitors alike.”

Addressing Key Traffic Safety Concerns

The City of Independence receives a significant number of public speeding complaints each year, and city officials needed a system that could quickly and accurately verify these reports.

Through Urban SDK’s platform, Independence can now:

  • Monitor and analyze traffic speeds in real-time across high-risk areas
  • Validate public speeding complaints with up-to-date data
  • Implement targeted traffic calming measures such as speed bumps and signage
  • Streamline traffic enforcement efforts and optimize the deployment of officers
  • Leverage historical data to identify long-term trends and adjust traffic management strategies accordingly

With access to detailed traffic speed data, city officials can prioritize safety interventions, deploy resources more efficiently, and improve the overall traffic enforcement process. This proactive approach will help Independence reduce the number of traffic-related incidents and enhance road safety throughout the community.

A Data-Driven Future for Traffic Management

Urban SDK’s platform integrates seamlessly with the City of Independence’s existing traffic management infrastructure, providing a user-friendly interface that allows officials to access traffic data and generate actionable insights.

By tracking traffic volumes and speed data, the city can better allocate resources to areas with high volumes of traffic or frequent speeding issues.

The ability to quickly identify problem areas and validate public concerns allows Independence to take a more proactive approach to traffic management, ultimately creating safer streets for both drivers and pedestrians.

About Urban SDK

Urban SDK is a leading provider of data analytics and traffic management solutions, helping cities make informed decisions on traffic safety, enforcement, and mobility. By offering real-time traffic data, comprehensive analytics, and actionable insights, Urban SDK empowers municipalities to create safer, smarter, and more efficient transportation systems.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jonathan Bass
Director of Marketing
Urban SDK
jonathan.bass@urbansdk.com