AWS-Powered Road Safety Revolution: How RoadVision Transformed Visakhapatnam's Urban Infrastructure

Client: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation

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Challenge

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) sought to execute a thorough Road Safety Audit and Road Pavement Distress Audit for 100 km of roadways. The primary challenges included:

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• Enhancing road safety awareness and identifying accident-prone areas.
• Evaluating road pavement conditions for better maintenance planning.
• Developing an optimized strategy for long-term road sustainability.

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Solution

RoadVision implemented a comprehensive AWS-powered approach, including:

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• Innovative Data Collection: Utilized high-resolution imaging, LiDAR, and GPS-enabled sensors for real-time road condition assessment.
• Cloud-Based Processing: Leveraged AWS EC2 for high-speed data processing and Amazon S3 for secure storage.
• AI-Driven Analytics: Deployed AWS SageMaker to analyze pavement distress and safety vulnerabilities.
• Smart Reporting & Dashboards: Provided GVMC officials with AWS QuickSight-powered insights for effective decision-making.
• Automated Safety Compliance Checks: Ensured road infrastructure met IRC safety and quality standards.

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Impact

The AWS-powered RoadVision initiative led to:

• Improved Road Safety Awareness: Identification of accident-prone areas and proactive risk mitigation.
• Enhanced Maintenance Efficiency: Optimized road repair schedules, reducing costs.
• Faster Data Analysis: Reduced assessment time by 40%, improving efficiency.
• Public Confidence Boost: Safer and more reliable roads leading to better community trust in city infrastructure.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Road Audit Coverage: 100 km of roads assessed.

• Hazard Identification Accuracy: 96% in identifying safety risks.
• Pavement Distress Detection: 85% precision in identifying wear and tear.
• Maintenance Efficiency: 75% of high-priority repairs completed within 45 days.
• Audit Time Reduction: 40% decrease in assessment time.
• Public Safety Enhancement: 30% reduction in accident-prone zones post-assessment.

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Conclusion

By adopting AWS-powered RoadVision, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) successfully enhanced road safety and optimized road maintenance strategies. The use of AI-driven analytics and cloud-based reporting significantly improved infrastructure planning, reducing the risk of road-related accidents. The initiative reinforced GVMC's commitment to urban development, ensuring safer and more durable roads for the community.