Comcast Integrates Video and WiFi Into Smart Trail Fixtures

The City of Tucker, Ga., has teamed with Comcast Smart Solutions to modernize a portion of its public trail and park system with smart lighting fixtures that integrate security monitoring, video analytics, and public WiFi while leveraging existing infrastructure to minimize cost and disruption.

The project focuses on a key section of the city’s public trail that connects recreational areas and community gathering spaces. The city installed a series of high-efficiency fixtures from technology provider Juganu, each combining multiple functions into a single, self-contained unit. Comcast Smart Solutions provided the hardware and software, while the city’s Public Works Department handled the installation.

All-in-one smart lighting

Mike Slovin, vice president and general manager, Comcast Smart Solutions tells SecurityInfoWatch the integrated design of the Juganu fixtures was a key factor in the project’s simplicity.

“The new smart technology is a self-contained unit housed entirely within the light fixture itself,” he said. “No retrofitting of the existing poles was required, which meant a simple, cost-efficient installation completed in just a few minutes per fixture.”

Each fixture includes two high-resolution cameras, audio and environmental sensors, and dual onboard processors. These components enable smart lighting control, advanced video analytics, public WiFi, as well as CV2X capabilities through a single interface, according to Slovin.

CV2X, or Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything, is a wireless communication feature that allows the fixtures to exchange information with connected vehicles and nearby infrastructure, supporting potential future transportation and safety applications. The system’s unified hardware and software approach streamlines deployment and helps manage operational costs.

Meeting connectivity challenges

Bringing high-speed, reliable connectivity to a public trail presented one of the project’s primary challenges. Parks and open spaces can be difficult to service due to their location and limited infrastructure. Comcast addressed this by leveraging its network resources and designing a solution specific to Tucker’s needs.

“By working directly with the city, we were able to ensure the connection met the system’s real-time data transmission and public WiFi demands,” Slovin said. Comcast Business’s Dedicated Internet powers the system with a private, high-performance connection, separate from other municipal or public networks, he said.

Because the new fixtures use the city’s existing poles and power sources, installation required no new trenching or permitting for additional infrastructure. Slovin described the process as “plug and play,” which minimized logistical hurdles and accelerated deployment.

Analytics and monitoring

The system’s onboard processors handle video analytics at the edge, generating insights into foot traffic and trail activity before transmitting the data to the city. Tucker staff can access the information through a cloud-based user interface or integrate the video feeds directly into their existing video management system.

The city manages the system directly, rather than through a third-party managed services platform. Officials are currently evaluating how best to use the real-time data and are developing protocols for responding to alerts and anomalies.

While Comcast provides tools and resources to help manage connected devices, Slovin noted that “it’s up to the city on how they manage, implement, and maintain their security measures” for video data, WiFi traffic and infrastructure.

Usage data collected through the trail’s sensors will help guide future decisions on maintenance, safety protocols and potential expansion. Environmental sensors within the fixtures add another layer of insight for city planners.

“The real-time usage data will directly inform future city planning,” Slovin explained. “It’s about making data-driven decisions on trail maintenance, safety protocols and operational adjustments.”

Scalability in mind

The City of Tucker designed the installation with expansion in mind. The modular, all-in-one nature of the smart fixtures allows additional units to be added easily in other parks or along more sections of the trail. Officials view the project as a model for modernizing other public spaces.

“Integrating smart technology into our public spaces and trails is a key step forward,” stated Micah Seibel, assistant to the City Manager. “It allows us to deliver reliable connectivity to our community and better monitor usage in a way that’s scalable, efficient and simple to manage.”

Slovin said the project illustrates the value of using existing infrastructure to bring advanced technology to public environments. “By integrating connectivity, monitoring and AI-powered analytics into their existing lighting infrastructure, we’re providing an efficient and cost-effective way to help the city enhance their safety protocols and improve the overall experience in public spaces,” Slovin said.

Tucker officials say the initiative aligns with the city’s commitment to balancing small-town character with forward-thinking growth. With the first phase now complete, expansion to additional parks and public areas is already under consideration.