Bristol Township is set to launch an AI-powered road management system to monitor its more than 170 miles of municipal roadways.
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Bristol Township Council last week approved a $21,568 annual contract with Vialytics for the new technology.
The cost of the contract will be funded entirely through state liquid fuels funding, which comes from the tax on gasoline.
Township Manager Randee Mazur stated the AI system will be installed on existing public works vehicles, capturing real-time data and images of road conditions.
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“This is an AI-powered road management system,” Mazur said. “It goes on the existing cars that we have for the fleet for public works and it captures and it updates in real time consistently through AI.”
The Vialytics system utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze road surfaces, signage and drainage infrastructure.
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Mazur noted the technology was recommended by Upper Makefield Township and has been successfully implemented by other local municipalities.
Mazur anticipates the system will significantly improve the township’s road maintenance planning and monitoring.
“We’ll be able to have better understanding of the roads, the streets. It’ll help us with our road paving program,” she explained.
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Beyond road surface monitoring, the system will also track the condition of street signs and stormwater inlets.
The township manager explained that the continuous monitoring will provide comprehensive before-and-after documentation of infrastructure improvements and aid in proactively identifying maintenance needs.
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“It takes constant pictures of before and continuing on,” Mazur added.
Bristol Township is responsible for maintaining over 170 miles of municipal-owned roadways. The figure does not include roads, bridges and highways maintained by PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and county government.
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Since its comprehensive repaving program began in 2012, the township has repaved more than 145 miles of roadway.
Residents can report potholes and road problems on township roads by calling 215-785-2758 or emailing rpp@bristoltownship.org. Problems on PennDOT roadways and highways can be reported by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD or online.
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