Pleasant Hill, California Partners with Urban SDK to Monitor School Zone Traffic Safety

City officials will use Urban SDK to address road safety amid crossing guard shortage

Urban SDK Partners With Pleasant Hill

The City of Pleasant Hill, California, has partnered with Urban SDK, a leading traffic management platform, to enhance traffic safety and address emerging concerns related to school zone safety.

With a population of approximately 34,000, Pleasant Hill is facing a critical shortage of school crossing guards due to a funding disagreement between the city and the local school district. This situation has raised concerns about the impact on traffic safety and pedestrian safety around schools, especially during busy drop-off and pick-up times.

Urban SDK will play a key role in addressing these challenges by providing real-time traffic speed data, monitoring traffic volumes in school zones, and enabling the city to make data-driven decisions to improve safety. By utilizing Urban SDK’s platform, Pleasant Hill can assess the impact of the crossing guard shortage and determine whether additional traffic calming measures, such as speed limit changes or signage, are needed to mitigate the risks.

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"Our platform will provide the city with the necessary data to monitor traffic speeds and volumes, allowing them to make informed decisions about traffic calming and enforcement strategies'" said Urban SDK's Ross Loehr. "As a parent, myself, I am very proud to support the City of Pleasant Hill in their efforts to ensure traffic safety around schools."

Addressing Traffic Safety Challenges

The shortage of school crossing guards in Pleasant Hill has prompted city officials to seek innovative solutions to protect students and pedestrians. Without the presence of crossing guards, there are growing concerns that traffic around school zones may become more dangerous, with increased vehicle speeds and a higher risk of accidents.

Through its partnership with Urban SDK, Pleasant Hill will be able to monitor key traffic patterns in real-time, allowing city officials to:

• Analyze traffic speeds and volumes around schools during peak hours
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• Identify safety hotspots where speeding or congestion may pose risks to pedestrians
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• Implement traffic calming measures, such as reducing speed limits, adding signage, or increasing enforcement in high-risk areas
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• Evaluate the long-term impact of the crossing guard shortage on school zone safety

The platform’s comprehensive traffic management capabilities will help the city respond more effectively to the changes in traffic flow and improve overall road safety for students and residents alike.

A Data-Driven Approach to Traffic Management

Urban SDK’s platform not only provides real-time traffic data but also streamlines data collection and analysis processes for city officials. As Pleasant Hill recently hired new engineers to handle traffic management, Urban SDK’s tools will enable these hires to hit the ground running.

By automating much of the data gathering and reporting, the city’s traffic division can make quicker and more informed decisions regarding traffic enforcement and safety measures.

The city joins a growing list of California organizations partnering with Urban SDK, including Elk Grove, El Cajon, Santa Cruz, and Chico.

About Urban SDK

Urban SDK is a leading provider of data analytics and traffic management solutions, empowering cities to make informed decisions on traffic safety, enforcement, and mobility. By offering real-time traffic data, comprehensive analytics, and actionable insights, Urban SDK helps municipalities improve road safety and efficiency, making communities safer for everyone.

For media inquiries, please contact:

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