OPEN SOURCE ROADWAY COUNTER
Traffic Monitor
A compact, open source traffic monitoring device that counts pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles in real time. Built for communities that need holistic roadway usage data to make streets safer, without surveillance or proprietary lock-in.
Open source Right-to-repairNo cloud requiredPrivacy firstBuilt in Portland, ORTraffic Monitor
Build in Portland, OR - Open Source - Repairable hardware
Counts pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles, and more
On-device dashboard, no cloud or account needed
Works in remote areas via built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
Open hardware and software, inspect everything
Right-to-repair design with consumer components
Environmentally-thoughtful manufacturing
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What makes it different
Fully open source
Every line of code is public on GitHub and the hardware is fully documented. You can inspect it, fork it, or build on top of it. No proprietary algorithms deciding what gets counted and how.
Privacy first by design
The device counts and classifies road users. It does not store images, capture faces, or track individuals. No data ever leaves the device unless you choose to export it yourself.
Right-to-repair
Built with standard, best-in-class components. If something breaks, you can fix it yourself. We document everything so you’re never dependent on us to keep it running.
Holistic roadway detection
Works anywhere
No internet connection required. In areas without Wi-Fi the device creates its own hotspot. Deploy it anywhere there’s power and it starts collecting roadway data immediately.
Ecologically minded
Manufactured using solar power with biodegradable filament enclosures. Every sourcing and production decision considers environmental impact. Built to last, not to replace.
Technical specs
DETECTION
Objects detected | person, bicycle, car, bus, dog, and more |
Speed measurement | Yes, Doppler radar and camera software |
Image storage | Internal. None needed. Metadata only captured in database. |
System (compute) | Raspberry Pi 5 |
Accelerator (detection / AI co-processor) | Coral TPU (4 TOPs) |
SOFTWARE
License | Open Source, GPL-3.0 |
Source code | Public on GitHub |
Data export | Yes, granular sensor-level |
Future dashboard | Expanded backend portal planned post-launch with dashboards and reports |
CONNECTIVITY
Dashboard access | Local browser via IP address |
Remote area use | Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot |
Cloud requirement | None |
Internet requirement | None |
HARDWARE
Build location | Portland, Oregon, USA |
Enclosure material | PHA Biodegradable filament or ASA (3D printed) |
Power | 30 W, USB-C or PoE+ |
Repairability | Right-to-repair, commodity components, open software and hardware |
Build Your Own
The power of roadway data is now in your hands.
Pre-order the Traffic Monitor at a discounted rate available only during the launch window. Each unit is hand-built in Portland, OR and ships within a few months of your order.
Hand-built in Portland, OR · Ships within a few months · Be counted.
