A Cumbrian council is rolling out AI to monitor traffic.
A traffic sensor and smart camera have been installed on Devonshire Street in Carlisle to help Cumberland Council understand how vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians use key routes.
The sensor and camera will collect anonymous data and the authority said the information will help the council make more informed decisions, improve traffic flow and plan future investment where it is needed most.
The system works like a multi-socket built into a lighting column, allowing equipment to be connected without drilling into the structure.
At Warwick Road, a similar sensor will be installed to gather data, supporting ongoing work to better manage traffic and improve journeys.
The sensors use artificial intelligence to monitor movement in real time, identifying patterns in how roads and surrounding spaces are used.
The council said all data was fully anonymised and no video footage would be stored.
