In a significant step forward for urban road safety, Hayden AI has reached a major milestone by expanding its technology deployment in the City of Santa Monica. The company is now installing its automated enforcement system on seven city-owned parking enforcement vehicles, marking a new vehicle category for Hayden AI. This move builds on the company’s existing bus-mounted enforcement contract with the city and, importantly, represents Hayden AI’s first active deployment on parking enforcement vehicles. As a result, Santa Monica is broadening the reach of this critical safety technology across more areas of the city.
Until now, Hayden AI’s solutions have primarily operated on public transit buses. In fact, the company has already installed its technology on more than 2,100 buses worldwide. These systems help cities enforce parking violations that obstruct bus lanes, bus stops, bike lanes, and areas affected by double parking. However, with this latest contract expansion, Santa Monica has become the first city to enforce parking violations using Hayden AI technology mounted directly on parking enforcement vehicles, rather than relying solely on buses.
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This shift brings clear benefits. By moving beyond bus routes, the city can now monitor and protect bike lanes throughout Santa Monica. “Installing Hayden AI technology on parking enforcement vehicles means that Santa Monica can protect every bike lane in the city with automated enforcement – not just bike lanes along bus routes,” said Marty Beard, CEO of Hayden AI. “This is another real world example of how we’re using physical AI to solve difficult problems. We are excited to show that our technology is just as effective when installed on parking enforcement vehicles as it is on transit buses, and we look forward to expanding the coverage of our technology to help Santa Monica to improve safety.”
Moreover, the need for this expanded enforcement is well documented. When drivers illegally park in bike lanes, they create serious risks for cyclists. Blocked bike lanes force riders to swerve into active vehicle traffic, significantly increasing the chances of collisions with cars and other road users. Consequently, keeping bike lanes clear is not just a convenience it is a vital safety measure that protects some of the most vulnerable people on the road.
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At the same time, bus-mounted camera enforcement has already proven its effectiveness in changing driver behavior. Cities that use this technology report clearer transit zones, improved bus on-time performance, and better overall accessibility. Hayden AI’s automated enforcement system currently operates in major U.S. cities such as New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. In these locations, the technology has helped increase bus speeds and reduce collisions along routes where it is deployed.
By extending this proven solution to parking enforcement vehicles, Santa Monica is taking a proactive approach to street safety. Ultimately, this expansion demonstrates how cities can leverage physical AI to create safer, more efficient streets for cyclists, transit riders, and drivers alike.
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