Rekor Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Traffic Incident Priority Ranking in Rekor Command™ Platform for Faster Emergency Response and Roadway Safety
COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR), a leader in developing cutting-edge roadway intelligence technology, has launched its innovative Incident Priority Ranking feature within the Rekor Command™ Platform. This groundbreaking technology was unveiled at the esteemed Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. This significant congregation attracts transportation professionals from across the globe, focusing on a comprehensive range of transportation modes and engaging topics pertinent to policymakers, administrators, and industry experts.
The newly introduced Incident Priority Ranking feature is designed to equip traffic and emergency operations center operators with AI-powered decision support. This enables them to prioritize and respond to high-impact roadway incidents with greater speed, precision, and efficiency, providing real-time advantages that are crucial in fast-paced environments.
Effective decision-making in traffic management often encounters the challenge of data overload and insufficient real-time insights. By leveraging AI-powered ranking methods, Rekor introduces a solution tailored to address this issue through customizable criteria that adapt to the unique needs of each agency. Utilizing advanced multi-factor prioritization, incidents are ranked to highlight those roadway events that most critically influence safety and efficiency, promoting immediate action. This process not only reduces fatigue among operators but also delivers essential AI-driven insights precisely when needed, enabling optimal resource allocation and ensuring swift responses to high-priority situations.
“Incident Priority Ranking plays a pivotal role in enhancing traffic safety management,” stated Shobhit Jain, SVP of Global Product Management at Rekor. “Through automated intelligent incident prioritization, operators can concentrate on critical issues, yielding high-impact results. Rekor Command™ empowers agencies to sustain service consistency and achieve their objectives with impressive precision and efficiency.”
This outstanding feature grants operators unprecedented clarity and control over various scenarios. From responding to multi-vehicle accidents to managing traffic during adverse weather conditions, operators can effectively allocate resources and take decisive actions that directly influence safety and traffic flow. Early adoption by existing customers shows impressive reductions in the time required from detection to resource allocation decisions for incidents by 60%. This enhancement stems from drastically cutting the time needed for data collection and ground truth verification, enabling faster and more informed resource allocation decisions.
The introduction of the Priority Ranking feature is a testament to Rekor’s dedication to utilizing AI to further roadway safety and operational efficiency. By facilitating agencies in maintaining service standards and improving response times to incidents, Rekor is at the forefront of pioneering resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
To explore how the Rekor Command™ and its innovative Incident Priority Ranking feature transform traffic management, visit rekor.ai/software/command.
About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) stands as a leader in the development and deployment of advanced roadway intelligence systems employing AI-driven computer vision and machine learning technologies. As a forerunner in digital infrastructure implementation, Rekor is engaged in the collection, connection, and organization of global mobility data, establishing a digitally-enabled operating system for roadways. At the heart of our technology, the Rekor One® Roadway Intelligence Engine integrates and processes an immense volume of data points, converting them into valuable intelligence through unique computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics. These competencies power our platforms and applications, offering governments and businesses essential insights into roadways within a collaborative framework aimed at fostering a safer, more environmentally-friendly, and efficient world. For more information, please visit our website at rekor.ai, and follow Rekor on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and Facebook.
