Wolfville Traffic Monitoring

Canada

Safer Streets Initiative 2026 - Wolfville Traffic Monitoring Pilot


A Community-Powered View of How We Move

The Town of Wolfville is introducing a new way to understand how people and vehicles move through our streets using the Telraam system. The system is a smart, citizen-supported traffic monitoring approach that blends AI technology with community participation.

Rather than relying only on traditional traffic studies, Telraam helps us build a continuous, real-world picture of street activity of how many people walk, cycle, drive, or move through our neighbourhoods, and when.

 What is Telraam?

Telraam is a small, window-mounted sensor that quietly observes street activity using AI. It estimates vehicle speed and counts:

  • Pedestrians,
  • Cyclists,
  • Cars, and
  • Larger vehicles.

The system works in real time and summarizes activity in short intervals (typically every 15 minutes), helping us understand patterns throughout the day, week, and year.

Importantly: no images are stored or shared, ensuring privacy is fully protected.

How It Works?

A small sensor is placed in a volunteer’s window with a clear view of the street. The device uses AI to classify movement by type and direction Data is securely transmitted over Wi-Fi in small, low-power updates. Results appear on an open online dashboard for anyone to explore.

Power use is minimal, similar to a small LED light (about 0.5–3W).

STREETS IDENTIFIED FOR PROJECT

Telraam Study Area

Community Participation

This is a true community initiative. Residents play a key role by hosting sensors and helping create a richer understanding of local mobility

To participate, a location needs:

  • A window at a distance of ~15 metres from the centerline of the street.
  • A clear, unobstructed view of the street, not pointing at an intersection.
  • Access to power.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity.

Participants can also explore their own data, compare streets, and engage with other users through the Telraam community platform.


Why It Matters?

Telraam supports better, evidence-based decisions for:

  • Traffic calming and safety improvements.
  • Walking and cycling infrastructure planning.
  • Understanding congestion and travel patterns.
  • Evaluating changes to streets and neighbourhoods.
  • Supporting long-term transportation planning.
  • Municipalities and researchers use this type of data to better align infrastructure investments with how streets are actually used.


Open Data, Shared Insight

All Telraam data is openly accessible. This means:

  • Residents can explore local traffic patterns.
  • Planners can make more informed decisions.
  • Researchers can analyze mobility trends.
  • Communities can stay informed and involved.
  • It turns traffic data into a shared resource, not a closed technical system.


In Summary

Telraam combines smart sensors, AI, and community participation to create a clearer, more human understanding of how our streets function. It helps move from occasional traffic counts to continuous, real-world insight — supporting safer, more connected, and more livable communities.

To get more information on the Safer Streets Pilot Projects visit Wolfville Blooms.