Software Installation

Software installation for the Traffic Monitor.

Whether you Build Your Own Device (DIY) or buy a pre-built unit, these are the instructions to start from scratch with the open source Traffic Monitor:

1. Assemble your device (see Recommended Hardware).

2. Install Raspberry Pi OS (Full Install) Bookworm (latest).

   • Full Install required for all components to run properly. Lite is missing H.264 codec for libcamera.

   • Recommend to Install using Imager instructions and follow the OS customization to set up your Wi-Fi credentials and username and password to access the device headless (no monitor or keyboard).

   • The first boot may take a few minutes before it is fully online.

3. Access your Raspberry Pi: See Connect to your Device.

4. Install the Traffic Monitor software:

   1. Run git clone https://github.com/glossyio/traffic-monitor into your home folder (or any folder)

   2. Run cd traffic-monitor

   3. Run sudo chmod +x script/* to enable scripts

   4. Run ./script/bootstrap to fulfill dependencies. Note: System will reboot after this script.

   5. After reboot, log into the device and cd traffic-monitor to continue.

   6. Run ./script/setup to set up project in an initial state

   7. Run ./script/server to start the application

      • ./script/update is not required on initial setup but may be used if you change Docker configurations. This does not yet automatically update the traffic monitor.

5. Deploy your device: See the Deployment and Mounting Guide.

6. Set up zones, location, and enable your sensors: See Setup Guide.

7. Start capturing roadway usage data!