Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) has launched the fourth edition of its Public Innovation Challenge, an initiative focused on transforming transportation visibility and management in Miami-Dade County in the US.
In partnership with the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), the challenge will invite local and international early-to-growth companies to submit solutions that will “reimagine and enhance” transportation.
The challenge will seek solutions that incorporate advanced technologies such as sensors, cameras, spatial and traffic data aggregators, predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning to enhance traffic visibility and management across roads, pavements, and other public spaces.
Successful proposals will each receive US$100,000 and should be able to demonstrate a measurable impact on non-traditional commuting patterns or special events such as the city’s Art Week, the Ultra Music Festival, and major sporting events.
“As our population grows and events continue to draw larger crowds, it’s essential to improve how residents and visitors navigate our roads,” said Leigh-Ann Buchanan, president and CEO of MDIA.
“This challenge presents a unique opportunity for startups to revolutionise transportation visibility in Miami-Dade County, enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving the overall transportation experience.”
Key areas
The challenge will focus on four key areas:
- Personal vehicle mobility: Solutions to reroute vehicles or provide key insights, particularly in response to special events or abnormalities such as construction or accidents
- Pedestrian movement: Solutions to help understand the movement of people and their transportation needs, with a focus on making travel safer and more efficient during special events
- Public transportation efficiency: Solutions to track routes and arrival/departure times, as well as adaptive signals and signal priority for public transportation, especially buses
- General road usage: seeking Solutions that leverage publicly available spatial and transit data to optimise traffic flow and reduce congestion.
“Investing in innovative transportation solutions is crucial for making Miami-Dade County a leading transportation hub,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
“This challenge underscores our commitment to improving how we manage transportation during major events, with solutions that can be applied to everyday operations – ultimately benefiting our community and reinforcing our position as a leader in mobility solutions.”
The challenge will run until 22 November 2024. The MDIA will select at least three early-to-growth stage technology startups, providing each with US$100,000 in funding to test and validate their solutions with DTPW.
Interested companies are encouraged to submit their proposals through the official challenge website: www.mdia.miami/transportation.
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