Advanced integration for traffic and air quality monitoring in Castel D’Ario (Italy)

To address these needs, the municipal vehicle licence plate recognition system was expanded with cameras (released by Tecnosens) equipped with integrated contextual systems, enhancing traffic monitoring and serving as a video surveillance system for critical zones.

Simultaneously, a network of air quality monitoring stations was designed and supplied by our Italian partner Tecnosens using Kunak AIR Lite devices, specialised in measuring particulate matter (PM₁, PM_2.5, and PM₁₀) and gases directly linked to vehicle emissions, such as nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). The stations also record key meteorological parameters including temperature, humidity, dew point, and atmospheric pressure.

Both systems were integrated into a single cloud-based platform, enabling municipal managers to access combined and correlated data, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of how traffic dynamics affect air quality within the municipality.

The Castel D’Ario project exemplifies the value of an integrated approach to managing traffic and monitoring air quality in sensitive urban environments. Kunak’s technology, combined with advanced licence plate recognition and cloud analytics, provides local authorities with a robust tool to understand and make informed decisions to mitigate the environmental impact of traffic.

This initiative not only safeguards citizens’ wellbeing but also lays the groundwork for data-driven, sustainable management essential for addressing current and future environmental challenges.