The Quebec Government Grants $5.6 Million to Tangente AI, Developing Innovative Solutions to Further Smart Transportation in Quebec Français
MONTREAL, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Quebec's transportation network will soon be able to count on new and innovative technologies following the recent announcement by Quebec's Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, to allocate $5.6 million in funding for the Tangente AI project, which aims to support the development of mobilising projects in the field of intelligent transport.
This investment is part of the provincial government's plan to mobilize key technology stakeholders in a bid to develop projects within the field of transportation intelligence and to further position Quebec as a leader in the development of innovative solutions for mobility and smart cities.
With a total cost estimated to be $11.6 million over a period three years, the project will be conducted by BusPas, KPI Digital and Enseicom. It will also be carried out in close collaboration with Quebec and Canadian academics, including McGill, Concordia, Polytechnique, HEC, Université de Sherbrooke, UQAM and UQTR, for all aspects related to data processing, consequently involving a strong contribution from the academic community.
In addition to this, the Tangente AI project will also be developed in collaboration with the Société de transport de Laval (STL) to create an open and participatory data platform for stakeholders within the intelligent mobility sector.
Based primarily on the applications Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the project will employ solar-powered smart devices at bus stops, integrated sensors capable of taking measurements including bus stop traffic, air pollution and noise in the surrounding area. These sensors will allow the collection of data on passenger mobility conditions, road mobility and the city's environment. A web application for public transport network operators, as well as a mobile application for passengers is also planned in this project.
This is a unique opportunity for these organizations to showcase the capabilities and real-world applications of new IoT and artificial intelligence technologies, highlighting the skills of Quebec's innovation sector on a city-wide scale and further promoting the notion of smart city.
The project will debut its first phase by fall and an initial pilot project will consist of testing sensors at some 40 bus stops and bus shelters on several STL bus lines.
Quote – "Québec is recognized around the world for its technological genius and its advances in leading-edge fields such as transportation intelligence. By combining their efforts and expertise, the partner companies in these mobilizing projects will be able to develop new innovative solutions that have the potential to propel Québec to the rank of leader in this promising sector. Our government's support reaffirms our determination to further stimulate innovation and investment in transportation intelligence to make it one of the sources of growth and prosperity of the Quebec economy. »
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economy and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region
Quote – 'This collaboration is in line with our company philosophy of putting innovation at the heart of what we do to consistently improve the experience of customers.'
Éric Morasse, Board Chairman of STL
Quote – 'The integration of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things in our activities is unavoidable, this project will allow us to experiment with these tools and their seemingly infinite possibilities.'
Guy Picard, Managing Director of STL
Quote – 'The rebound for the public transit system, like air transportation, will undeniably involve a major transformation of the travel and customer experience. This mobilizing project is intended to be the spark that will help drive this transformation.'
Pierre Bourbonnière, Vice-President, Marketing Innovation, BusPas, Project Tangente AI
About BusPas
BusPas is a new organisation, mobilising experts in the fields of technology and public transport. The objective of BusPas is to create added value for transport organisations and facilitate engaged and positive relationships between passengers and local public transport companies. Founded by public transport software developers, BusPas is a dynamic development company committed to improving public transport for both users/customers and transport agencies. Using cloud and mobile technologies, they help make public transport as enjoyable as possible.
About KPI Digital
KPI Digital offers a complete range of solutions for analysis, performance management and transformation of digital marketing. The organization provides solutions that help clients improve their decision making, achieve concrete results and obtain a return on investment.
About Enseicom
Enseicom is considered one of the most influential manufacturers of street furniture, billboards, billboard structures and signs in North America. Their team of graphic and industrial designers is supervised by civil and structural engineers. Together, they work on the design and development of superior quality and durable products while being at the cutting edge of technology.
SOURCE BusPas.com
Julien Caudroit, Vice President, Communications, Marketing and Events, Innovitech514 297-5231, [email protected]
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