San Diego’s District 11 is actively exploring innovative traffic solutions to gain deeper insights into congestion and vehicle behavior, starting with the deployment of innovative tech from Currux Vision. With the first purchase orders initiated and devices going live, this is a key step toward smarter, more efficient streets in Southern California.
Traffic Congestion and Data Gaps
District 11 needed a better way to measure queue lengths and classify vehicles at key intersections. The goal wasn’t just to gather data—it was to gather better data. Traditional systems weren’t cutting it in terms of accuracy, and glare often interfered with detection. They needed something that was easier to deploy, scalable, and could help paint a bigger picture over time.
Why Currux Vision Was the Right Fit
The team chose to implement a Currux Vision device paired with robust communication infrastructure to monitor intersection activity in real time. Unlike legacy systems, Currux’s platform processes data with fewer physical components and far greater accuracy. It doesn’t just collect data—it identifies patterns, anomalies, and traffic trends faster. The installation process also stood out for its simplicity: there was no need for bucket trucks, trenching, or pulling cable, which reduced labor demands and minimized disruptions in the field. District 11 originally planned to check in after a year of data, but early results came in sooner than expected, thanks to Currux’s AI-Based Detection System!
Goals That Go Beyond Congestion Relief
While easing congestion is a major goal, District 11 is aiming higher. This initiative supports broader strategies like sustainability, smarter classification, and flexible deployment. Currux offers multiple detection modules that allow planners to analyze glare, vehicle types, queue lengths, and traffic volume more accurately than before. These metrics help transportation engineers not just react but plan proactively.
Early Wins and Community Benefits
The early deployment in San Diego showed strong results—accurate data, fewer devices needed, and smooth integration into the existing infrastructure. For taxpayers and stakeholders, this means lower costs and more reliable insights. For city planners, this means they can start identifying long-term fixes with less trial and error. And for everyday drivers? More efficient traffic flow, shorter waits, and safer intersections.
Testing Beyond San Diego: A Statewide Push
After San Diego’s deployment, District 11 shared results with HQ, which has since greenlit further testing in areas like Tahoe to measure Currux’s performance in different climates. These kinds of phased rollouts are critical. What works in sunny SoCal might face new challenges in snowier conditions—but that’s exactly the point of smart modular technology. Currux adapts without requiring a complete infrastructure overhaul.
Western Systems: Supporting Smarter Traffic Solutions
At Western Systems, we’re proud to support cities and counties like San Diego’s District 11 with tools that go beyond “good enough.” Whether it’s adaptive traffic control, advanced analytics, or flexible detection systems, we’re here to make smarter streets a reality. Currux Vision is one of many forward-thinking solutions we offer because the future of traffic isn’t just about signals and sensors; it’s about insight.
Ready to Bring Innovation to Your District?
Whether you’re just exploring detection upgrades or looking for real-time analytics across multiple corridors, Currux Vision and Western Systems can help. Visit our Currux Vision page or contact us to learn how we can bring high-performance traffic solutions to your community.
Want to dive deeper? Don’t miss our upcoming webinar, AI Detection That Works with What You Have, on September 24, 2025, a live session with Western Systems and Currux Vision experts sharing how agencies are modernizing intersections without costly overhauls.