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February 14, 2026
Aided by AI, California beach town broadens hunt for bike lane blockers
Hayden AI’s cameras will scan for violations from 7 city vehicles.
TL;DR
- Santa Monica will be the first U.S. city to use AI in parking enforcement vehicles to find bike lane violations.
- Seven city parking enforcement cars will be equipped with Hayden AI's scanning technology.
- The AI system identifies vehicles blocking bike lanes and captures video and license plate data for review.
- Hayden AI's technology is already deployed on buses in Oakland, Sacramento, New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.
- The system aims to increase safety for cyclists and bus operators by reducing obstructions.
- Bike advocates in Santa Monica have welcomed the expansion of automated enforcement, citing the importance of protecting bike lanes.
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