Success Story: City of Cotati, CA

Cyvl joined forces with the Cotati Department of Public Works to improve Street Sign Management and Safety within the City.

This project covered 23.5 centerline miles and involved comprehensive inventorying of 1,446 MUTCD street signs, supported by 2D and 360-camera imagery captured every 5 feet.

Challenge

Cotati faced the challenge of efficiently managing and maintaining street signs across its network while ensuring compliance with MUTCD standards.Ensuring sign visibility, accurate inventory, and timely replacements were crucial for road safety and compliance. So, the city sought a solution that would address these concerns.

Solution

Cotati decided to use Cyvl’s advanced mobile LiDAR solution to streamline its sign management processes in order to ensure a safe community for its citizens.Cyvl approach combined precision inventorying of MUTCD signs with visual documentation through imagery captured by Cyvl’s sensor.

Implementation

MUTCD Street Sign Inventory:

• Cyvl's team inventoried Cotati's street signs, capturing critical data, including sign category, MUTCD sign codes, and precise geolocation.

360-Camera Imagery:

• Utilizing 360-camera technology, we captured imagery every 5 feet along the town's road network. Cyvl completely anonymizes any sensitive or private data to ensure the safety of others.

Data Integration:

• All data is readily available and hosted on Cyvl's platform, and all files are downloadable and easy to integrate into Cotati’s preferred asset management software.

Results

Cyvl's collaboration with the Cotati Department of Public Works has transformed street sign management and elevated road safety standards in Cotati. Cyvl’s advanced technology and expertise have empowered Cotati to manage signs efficiently and, in turn, enhance the overall safety and functionality of its road network. Cyvl and Cotati’s DPW are working together to make Cotati's roads safer and more intelligent.

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