C2M2 Meets to Discuss Industry Involvement and Pilot Deployment of Smart City Tech in Greenville

Dr. Mashrur “Ronnie” Chowdhury, Director of C2M2 and Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Assistant Director of C2M2, met Doug Webster, Chairman of the Board for Carolinas Alliance 4 Innovation (CA4I), Fred Payne, Board Member of CA4I and Brad Van Meter on October 23, 2019 to discuss the possible industry involvement and pilot deployment strategy related to smart city technology in Greenville to improve traffic operation, safety and overall quality of life. A number of areas of interest for the pilot smart city technology deployment were discussed including autonomous transit network deployment, smart infrastructure improvements, and pedestrian safety. C2M2 is really excited to start working together with the CA4I and Greenville County for the deployment of smart city technology in Greenville, South Carolina.