Solution
Smart Light Poles
By leveraging next-generation light poles equipped with technology from world-class technology partners, Los Angeles aims to enhance fire site management, improve emergency response times, and boost firefighter safety. This collaborative effort marks a significant advancement in urban emergency services.
Smart Light Poles
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“Living Room” (near arena)
LiDAR and video monitors crowd and detects unusual behavior or presence of weapons
Traffic signal preemption
Allows for fast emergency response
Abandoned object detection
LiDAR on pole detects potential suspicious objects for investigation
Licensed plate readers
Pole sensors can identify suspect vehicles to improve law enforcement response
Opportunity
Transforming firefighting with technology
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) is installing fiber-optic infrastructure to expand its street light network and promote digital equity, with many miles completed and more underway. In partnership with Cisco, BSL is piloting innovative light poles near the Crypto.com Arena featuring advanced sensors and enhanced connectivity. This effort lays the foundation for a citywide smart network to improve urban management and quality of life in Los Angeles.
Pilot program
To demonstrate the real-world operation and benefits of a smart pole infrastructure, BLS is conducting a pilot program that will install or retrofit a network of poles in selected downtown Los Angeles neighborhoods (adjacent to Crypto.com arena).
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Currently in planning and design, including initial feasibility/planning sessions with LAPD and other agencies
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Targeting [approx. launch date]
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Supporting LAFD’s strategic plan
The Smart Light Pole initiative will support key elements of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s strategic plan, which includes:
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Ensuring rapid, effective, and professional emergency services for the residents of Los Angeles
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Implementing advanced technology, data-driven decision-making, and modern equipment to enhance firefighting and emergency medical services
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Improving station facilities, reducing environmental impact, and maintaining a resilient infrastructure
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Assisting special operations including fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster response, public education and community service
Next steps
LAFD and other agencies are encouraged to collaborate with BSL and Cisco to determine how next-gen light pole technology can advance public safety.
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Smart poles in action
Emergency vehicle preemption
High-tech smart poles can integrate with the city’s traffic signal network to prioritize emergency vehicles, allowing them to navigate congested streets more efficiently. This can significantly reduce response times and potentially save lives in critical situations, contributing to more effective emergency interventions.
Smoke-penetrating LiDAR technology
At the core of this initiative is the deployment of smart light poles equipped with LiDAR sensors. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, offers a critical advantage in fire scenarios due to its ability to penetrate smoke, providing firefighters with enhanced visibility in low-visibility conditions.
Improved situational awareness
Integrating smart light poles into firefighting operations facilitates real-time situational awareness, a key factor in improving emergency response times. By monitoring live incident scenes, the light poles provide valuable data that enables faster deployment of resources.
Weather pattern recognition
Leverage the power of weather pattern recognition to improve emergency response. By combining rooftop sensor readings—capturing temperature, wind speed, direction, and rainfall amounts—with valuable street-level insights, firefighters gain a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of weather conditions. This dual-layered approach empowers fire departments to make informed decisions that can directly impact firefighting strategies and public safety.
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