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Civic hacknight #355 VIRTUAL - Citizen-Sourced Speeding Data with David Cass

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Civic hacknight #355 VIRTUAL - Citizen-Sourced Speeding Data with David Cass

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  • Topic:
    Enabling Citizen-Sourced Speeding Data Using Raspberry Pi and Motion Tracking

By using open source motion tracking software, regular citizens can now build their very own speed camera at a reasonable price. With vehicle collisions at an all-time high in Toronto and little enforcement (or innovation) to address the issue, we will review how citizens can share self-generated data to help fill a key data gap on the where, when and who of dangerous vehicle speeds. If you have interest in the road safety in our communities and/or experience with Raspberry Pi, python, sqlite, ML (opencv), project management or road design policy, we'd love to get your feedback and involvement in this project!

  • Speakers:
    David Cass is a techie, a tinkerer, a husband and a father. He believes, if wielded correctly, technology can have an incredibly positive effect on our lives and result in a safer, more prosperous and more equitable society.

  • Check-in details:

Join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85847811289?pwd=THhwOEQvTlh5R3QvbWxha25xTWdGUT09
Webcams and mics optional, but encouraged!

Join via your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/wc/join/85847811289?pwd=THhwOEQvTlh5R3QvbWxha25xTWdGUT09

Dial-in by phone in Canada: ( international #s )
+1-647-558-0588
Meeting ID: 858 4781 1289
Password: 008446

QUICK DIAL (copy full line into phone dialer):
+16475580588,,85847811289#,,,,*008446#

Check in with us on the Civic Tech Toronto Slack: https://link.civictech.ca/chat

  • Accessibility:

We're exploring ways to make our online hacknights more accessible. At the moment we provide video and audio of the presentation through Zoom and automated closed captioning through Rev.com.

  • About Us:

Our weekly civic tech hacknights bring together Torontonians (designers, coders, urban planners, government staff, mappers, policy-makers, students, communications strategists, community organizers, and more) who share an interest in making Toronto more responsive, prosperous, sustainable, and equitable through design, tech, and data. Come and be part of it!

  • Agenda:

7:00-7:20 = Welcome and Introductions
7:20-7:50 = Presentation and Q&A/discussion
7:50-9:00 = Breakout groups (go make something!)

For more info, visit http://civictech.ca
Here's our Code of Conduct: http://civictech.ca/about-us

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