Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX is
a cloud-based analytics application leveraging connected vehicle,
public safety and demographic data designed for Vision Zero plans
and U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for
All program
DETROIT and KIRKLAND, Wash. ,
May 4,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, General
Motors (NYSE: GM) and INRIX Inc., a world leader in
mobility analytics and connected car services, announced a
collaboration to develop safety solutions to help transportation
and planning agencies achieve road safety goals. Available first in
the U.S., Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX is a
cloud-based application that provides transportation officials with
critical insights using crash, vehicle and vulnerable road user
(VRU) information, in addition to data from the U.S. Census to help
prioritize and measure the effectiveness of roadway safety projects
and their impact on communities.
"General Motors has outlined a vision for a world with zero
crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, and each day we take a
critical step forward in turning that vision into reality," said
Alan Wexler, GM senior vice
president, Strategy and Innovation. "Last year, we previewed GM
Future Roads, the technology platform born from our innovation
team, which uses data analytics to create insights to help support
safe roadways and communities. Our work with INRIX is the first
product of the GM Future Roads platform as we work to proactively
create digital safety solutions. By offering a cutting-edge
mobility analytics product, we're helping public agencies make
informed safety decisions for their communities."
Initial estimates show that approximately 31,720
people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first nine
months of 2021, up more than 12% compared to the same period in
2020. The data also shows this disconcerting trend has
disproportionally impacted pedestrians and bicyclists, which
accounted for about 18% of all traffic fatalities, according to the
Federal Highway Administration. Another 123,000 VRUs were
injured in roadway crashes. These statistics speak to the critical
need for collaborative efforts that can help generate solutions
that support the safety of our roads now.
"With fatalities and injuries continuing to rise at an alarming
rate in the U.S., we must change how we approach road safety, and
both design and deliver new tools to combat this increase," said
Bryan Mistele, cofounder and CEO of
INRIX. "This collaboration extends INRIX IQ — our SaaS-based
platform for cities and road authorities — by providing access to
powerful insights about roadways to improve safety for all road
users."
To better understand and address the performance of the road
network, transportation professionals can tap into key benefits of
Safety View, including:
- Access to critical safety and demographic
datasets in one cloud-based application
- Identify hazardous roadway segments through valuable
insights about elements that elevate risk and prioritize those that
need the most attention
- Evaluate the impact of a Vision Zero action
plan with access to near real-time insights through
easy-to-use visual analysis tools
- Accelerate the funding application process by
providing the required datasets and analytics tools needed in one
place
The recent passage of the $1.2
trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes about
$5 billion in discretionary funds as
part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. This
funding aims to counter the growing number of traffic incidents,
including developing and executing road safety plans aimed at the
goal of zero traffic-related fatalities. GM Future Roads and INRIX
provide a tool to help make data-driven decisions, maximize safety
benefits of infrastructure spend and provide valuable insights to
help support safe roadways and communities.
Among the global leaders in automotive and mobility analytics
industries, GM Future Roads and INRIX are well-positioned to help
public agencies address growing road fatalities and achieve Vision
Zero goals. With nearly 15 million connected cars on U.S. and
Canadian roads, General Motors believes joining forces with INRIX
to make aggregated vehicle insights available to public agencies is
a major step to help increase the safety of U.S. roads. INRIX
brings a deep understanding of the public sector and has a proven
ability to create advanced solutions for generating insights from
vehicle and device data to make mobility smarter and safer. This
new collaboration between General Motors and INRIX marks an
important advancement in the mission to help local and tribal
governments, metropolitan planning organizations and other road
authorities achieve their safety goals through connected vehicle
data innovation.
To learn more about Safety View and how it can help make roadway
networks safer, visit the product page and join INRIX and GM Future
Roads "Safer Roads Start with Better Data" on May 17. More insights on GM Future Roads are
available at futureroads.gm.com.
About INRIX
Founded in 2004, INRIX pioneered
intelligent mobility solutions by transforming big data from
connected devices and vehicles into mobility insights. This
revolutionary approach enabled INRIX to become one of the leading
providers of data and analytics into how people move. By empowering
cities, businesses and people with valuable insights, INRIX is
helping to make the world smarter, safer, and greener. With
partners and solutions spanning across the entire mobility
ecosystem, INRIX is uniquely positioned at the intersection of
technology and transportation – whether it's keeping road users
safe, improving traffic signal timing to reduce delay and
greenhouse gasses, optimizing last mile delivery, or helping
uncover market insights. Learn more at INRIX.com.
About General Motors
General
Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an
all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the
heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform,
which powers everything from mass-market to high-performance
vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture
entities sell vehicles under
the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac,
Baojun and Wuling brands. More
information on the company and its subsidiaries,
including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle
safety and security services, can be found
at https://www.gm.com.
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