San Diego’s District 11 faced a familiar challenge: outdated detection systems, glare interference, and limited data insights. With growing traffic demands and a need for smarter infrastructure, the district turned to Western Systems and Currux Vision to bring modern traffic analytics to the streets.

  • Client: California Department of Transportation – District 11 (San Diego)
  • Agency Type: Government Transportation Division
  • Deployment Area: Multiple intersections in District 11

Outdated Detection Meets Modern Demands

District 11 needed more accurate vehicle classification and queue length detection across key intersections. Existing detection systems struggled with:

  • Inconsistent performance due to sun glare and weather
  • High deployment and maintenance costs
  • Limited ability to gather actionable long-term data

The district sought a solution that would support broader goals such as congestion reduction, sustainable deployment, and future scalability—without requiring extensive infrastructure upgrades.

The Solution: Currux Vision by Western Systems

To address these challenges, District 11 partnered with Western Systems to deploy Currux Vision, an AI-powered detection platform offering:

  • Real-time vehicle classification
  • Queue length measurement
  • Glare-resistant, weather-adaptive sensors
  • Minimal physical infrastructure
  • Faster detection of patterns and anomalies

Western Systems provided the full communication setup for the Currux devices, ensuring smooth integration into District 11’s existing systems. The solution was selected for its scalability, cost-efficiency, and ability to support strategic traffic planning initiatives.

From Congestion Relief to Long-Term Planning

The Currux Vision deployment supported District 11’s broader transportation goals by addressing both immediate and long-term needs. 

A key objective was to reduce traffic congestion through more accurate, real-time data. The system also significantly improved vehicle classification accuracy, even in conditions that previously caused glare-related detection errors. With fewer physical components required, infrastructure costs were reduced, and the simplified setup made future deployments much easier to scale. 

Most importantly, Currux Vision provided richer, more flexible data modules, empowering the district to make more informed decisions for long-term traffic planning and roadway optimization.

Deployment Highlights

 

Benefit Impact
Faster Data Collection Reduced Wait Time From 12 Months to Just Weeks
Lower Deployment Costs Fewer Physical Devices Needed
Scalable Infrastructure Easily Expand to Other Districts – Currently Being Tested in Northern California (Tahoe)
Improved Traffic Insights Real-Time Classification and Queue Analytics
Agency-Wide Adoption Positive HQ Feedback Driving Statewide Interest

Looking to Modernize Traffic Detection in Your District?

District 11’s partnership with Western Systems and Currux Vision highlights what’s possible when cities invest in smarter traffic detection. The result? Better data, lower costs, and a clearer path to reducing congestion—not just for San Diego, but for all of California.

Western Systems offers scalable traffic solutions tailored to public agencies, municipalities, and transportation departments. Contact us today to explore how Currux Vision and other innovative tools can help modernize traffic infrastructure in your area.