Blackstar Diversified Enterprises ® partnered with LSU to enhance pedestrian safety along the Skip Bertman Drive corridor, a high-traffic campus route connecting athletic and academic facilities.The initiative was developed in response to documented pedestrian-related incidents and increasing vehicular congestion across the corridor. Blackstar collaborated with J&W Contractors to deploy an integrated pedestrian safety system designed to improve driver awareness and pedestrian visibility without disrupting existing traffic flow.The solution combined detection, active warning, and visibility enhancements to modernize the corridor’s safety infrastructure.

Deployment included TraffiCalm Intelligent Warning Systems, radar speed feedback signs, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), high-visibility signage, and audible pedestrian pushbuttons. The integrated system enhances intersection awareness while maintaining compatibility with existing signal infrastructure.Since deployment, no reported pedestrian-related incidents have occurred within the enhanced zone.

In response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Blackstar Diversified Enterprises ® supported rapid modernization of traffic detection infrastructure along Ritchie Highway and surrounding detour corridors in Maryland.Legacy video-only detection systems were experiencing missed calls and reliability limitations under significantly increased traffic volume. Blackstar collaborated with McLean and deployed the NoTraffic AI Mobility Platform to digitize intersections and improve real-time detection accuracy.The upgrade was focused on stabilizing regional traffic flow under emergency diversion conditions.

Deployment included Radar + Vision fusion sensors mounted to existing mast arms, enabling plug-and-play integration without trenching or major civil modification. By providing accurate detection data to existing signal controllers, the system reduced false calls and improved intersection efficiency during peak diversion traffic.The project highlights Blackstar’s ability to integrate advanced mobility platforms within existing infrastructure under accelerated timelines.