3 Jun 2015
An international survey* among public transport organisations reveals that operators worldwide are continuing to invest in leading edge security technology, with the majority interested in adopting more widespread use of real-time surveillance and advanced video analytics to better protect their passengers, equipment and installations. The survey was conducted by UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, and Axis Communications, the world leader in network video.
97% of survey respondents have
already installed security cameras. This indicates not only a very strong
installed base but also that public transport operators are convinced of the
baseline value that video surveillance offers their organisations. The vast
majority of respondents reported that video surveillance systems help increase
the actual and perceived security among passengers and staff, as well as
minimise, deter and manage various types of crime and vandalism.
The survey also revealed that public transport staff is generally very positive
towards the use of video surveillance with more than 83% indicating positive or
neutral reactions, especially when usage of the system is well communicated to
staff. Some responders do not gather staff or passenger feedback, but from
those that do, no responder reported a negative reaction from staff or
passengers.
The use of video surveillance within public transport is no longer only a
matter of incident evidence, even if the vast majority of respondents (86%)
find this forensic element the most valuable concrete use. Real-time detection
of incidents also scored highly in terms of potential value (72%), indicating
this is a trend to come. Already today, 42% of respondents can share live video
with other parties such as police or other authorities, and 50+% plan on using
real-time video surveillance in “rolling stock” (moving vehicles vs. just in
static locations). This underlines the value of real-time video surveillance
monitoring across all areas of a public transport system.
The survey also evaluated awareness, present usage and future interest in video
analytics. The majority of respondents are aware of video detection analytics
for intrusion, perimeter breach, fire & smoke and rail track access, with
actual usage already between 10-20%. Future interest is high with approximately
half of the respondents having indicated that they are interested in using
these video analytics applications moving forward. Graffiti behaviour detection
was a further application which sparked the interest of over half the
respondents.
“The survey results show that many public transport operators utilise video
surveillance for more than just recorded evidence after incidents have
occurred. The real-time possibilities offered by modern IP video systems are
increasingly being used to efficiently manage incidents as and when they
occur,” said Patrik Anderson, Director Business Development Transportation,
Axis Communications. “There is also more and more awareness for video analytics
and how this can support daily operations to increase safety and security for
both passengers and staff.”
“Ensuring citizens around the world get to school or work safely every day is
the number one priority for the public transport industry. Video surveillance
is a key tool to support staff and help public transport operators achieve this
aim,” said Alain Flausch, Secretary General, UITP.
As part of the UITP World
Congress & Exhibition taking
place next week in Milan, Patrik Anderson, Director Business Development
Transportation, Axis Communications, will be co-speaking with Lindsey Mancini,
Security Manager, UITP in an engaging session on the international trends for
video surveillance in public transport. The session will be held on Wednesday,
June 10 from 10:30-11:00am at the UITP stand, 3D110.
*The survey was conducted by UITP and Axis Communications among public
transport organizations to get an understanding of video surveillance in public
transport, particularly for security.
NB this
is based on an interim summary brief according to data as of 20 May 2015 (71
responders). A full and updated report will be available from UITP and Axis in
autumn 2015. For the interim summary brief, please attend the above mentioned
session at UITP congress in Milan, or download from http://www.axis.com/files/whitepaper/survey_UITP_public_transport_en_1506.pdf
on 10 June.
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About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a global partner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.Axis has more than 1,900 dedicated employees in more than 40 countries around the world, supported by a network of over 75,000 partners across 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker AXIS.
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Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leaderin network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative networkproducts based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a globalpartner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them withknowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.
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