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Originally Posted by David from Denver
The issue is how golf cars can safely cross both SB and NB car traffic lanes on Morse Blvd without having to merge into the SB lane, waiting for NB traffic to clear, then cross.
To accomplish this, I propose:
1) NB gate operations continue as is
2) Move the SB gate back (north) 100-200 ft. (Yes, electricity required)
3) Install video cameras at each corner of building
4) Install and connect Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the cameras
5)Write "IF", "THEN" AI scenarios to control gates, such as:
a) IF 2 or more golf cars have been waiting > 2 minutes, THEN lower BOTH SB and NB gates to allow safe crossing of golf cars of BOTH lanes of car traffic
b) IF only 1 golf car waiting, THEN max wait time is 4 minutes (example only)
c) IF NB Morse starts to back up, THEN .........
These are only a few examples of "IF" "THEN" scenarios that can be imagined, however AI can be programmed for thousands of situations.
I am aware of other challenges, such as 911 vehicles, power outages, car wrecks, etc.
Some of these challenges may be eliminated by maintaining current staffing, using AI only for notification of traffic issues.
6) Install Red/Green signal lights to notify golf cars they can SAFELY cross both lanes of Morse without stopping in the middle median.
This is just a baseline that perhaps someone waaay smarter than me can take and run with.
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First, I have not had any significant problem at this site. Your solution basically suggests a red-light using cameras and AI to decide who goes next. So now we have a traffic light going south with the car lane green and the cart lane red. When the car lane turns red and the cart lane turns green, you say the carts can turn left because all vehicles on your left have a red light. Good luck. Is any one familiar with this type of arrangement? My first thought would be that the lights are not functioning correctly. On paper it works, if everyone knows and abides by the rule.
AI is good if the "if" "then" has a definite answer all of the time considering human reaction.