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Published by Department of Transportation(DOTr) on Oct. 27, 2025.
Requested from DOTr by S. Sagrado at 02:26 AM on
Oct. 27, 2025.
Purpose: The requested data and documents will be used solely for academic and non-commercial research purposes in connection with my undergraduate thesis titled “AI-Driven Traffic Violation Detection Using Computer Vision in the Philippines.”
This study seeks to replicate and adapt existing AI-based traffic monitoring systems (e.g., red-light detection, helmet-use enforcement, and lane discipline monitoring) to the Philippine traffic environment, with a focus on Cebu City and the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor.
All data will be anonymized, stored securely, and processed in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and UP Cebu’s research ethics policies.
Tracking no: #DOTr-257032893793
Dear Department of Transportation, I am Sheldon Arthur Sagrado, a 4th-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student from the University of the Philippines Cebu, currently conducting my undergraduate thesis entitled “AI-Driven Traffic Violation Detection Using Computer Vision in the Philippines.” I am respectfully requesting access to anonymized traffic-related data that may support my research. Specifically, I am seeking any of the following, if available: - Sample or anonymized CCTV footage or still images from public roads or intersections; - Traffic violation datasets or statistics, such as records of helmet, lane, or speed violations; - Technical documentation or reports related to existing AI-based or camera-assisted enforcement systems (e.g., No-Contact Apprehension Program, smart road monitoring systems, or pilot programs under LTO/DOTr). - The data will be used solely for academic and non-commercial research, and all materials will be handled responsibly and securely. Personally identifiable information will be removed or blurred in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). The study’s goal is to assess how artificial intelligence and computer vision can be locally applied to enhance traffic enforcement and road safety; particularly for Cebu’s developing urban transport systems. I would deeply appreciate your assistance or guidance in identifying available datasets or resources, or in being referred to the appropriate department or project office that handles such data. Thank you very much for your time and kind consideration.
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Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
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