The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing a vital role in the development of smart transportation and logistics. Smart transportation has facilitated huge development in the field of smart cities.
From accelerating electric vehicle infrastructure to promoting active and shared modes of transport, the Cities Climate Action Summit (26-27 June) strives to unlock sustainable mobility solutions for a cleaner, healthier future.
The latest episode of the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast sees editor Luke Antoniou joined by Sustrans CEO Xavier Brice for a conversation on all things sustainable urban mobility.
The Urban Exchange brings together the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara’s Diego Marquez and Visa’s Jose Rodriguez to talk through the transformative role of urban mobility policy and technology in the Mexican city.
The latest episode of the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast sees editor Luke Antoniou joined by Sustrans CEO Xavier Brice for a conversation on all things sustainable urban mobility.
Lime’s Alan Clarke explains how the UK capital can move away from private vehicles towards a lifestyle where city-dwellers can move seamlessly between different modes of public transport.
We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.
In the latest pioneering study from ThoughtLab, delve into how a diverse range of 250 cities from around the world, are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals and paving the way towards future readiness.
Because the sweeper is less than 70 decibels when standing within five metres of it, the city council can sweep at night to reduce disruption to cyclists.
The BeamBike charger’s onboard battery storage provides ebike charging and vital 120 volt outlets where there is no easily accessible utility connection.
The Routing Company will support New York’s Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority as it provides weekday demand-responsive transit service.
Placed in key travel corridors, mobility hubs connect schemes such as shared bikes, e-scooters and car clubs with public transport and active travel options.
Metro Mobility has installed its ChargeLock e-bike stations in several communities in the state, offering low-cost e-bike rentals to income-qualified residents.
A proposed cycle path aligns with the mayor’s aim for walking, cycling and the use of public transport to make up more than half of all movements in the city.
The group, debuting at World Smart City Expo 2024, depicts a future where technology is connected in three core aspects of the city: space, mobility and energy.
The city will use Populus Mobility Manager to monitor progress and address potential challenges in shared mobility in support of its Mobility Strategy 2035.
Pictures produced by Voi and Merseyside Sight Loss Council show the impact of bad parking on blind and sight-impaired people in the UK city of Liverpool.
The goals of the e-bike pilot are to address historic inequities in transportation access, and accelerate mode shift to sustainable modes of transportation.
The scheme will allow employees to benefit from savings on monthly minute bundles and savings mean a 30-minute Lime e-bike ride could cost as little as £1.30.
Despite all-time high ridership – 9 per cent more than the prior record in 2019 – micromobility systems continue to be volatile, and affordability is a concern.
As mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, most of the solutions presented are also in use at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
New York City Safe Charging Accelerator aims to prevent lithium-ion battery fires and launches trade-in programme for unsafe e-bikes, devices and batteries.
Cubic’s Umo mobility app now offers riders the ability to plan, book and pay for multiple public transport options alongside shared micromobility services.
Rekola Bikesharing will deploy 200 bicycles in the Estonian capital in line with the city’s commitment to improving sustainable urban transport options.
The micromobility firm announced a multi-million dollar investment into the technology that will be fitted to e-scooters in its 1,250-strong Melbourne fleet.
Throughout 2024 and 2025, the City reports Lime Technology’s service area will expand westward towards downtown and, in time, grow into a city-wide system.
The cities aim to pool the expertise of transport companies, associations and administrations to work together on sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Combining the real and the digital worlds, technology from Siemens Xcelerator portfolio will form the backbone of the new neighbourhood in Berlin Spandau.
The project is part of a £4.5m investment in active travel under the Worcester Town Investment Plan, which is grant funded by the Government’s Towns Fund.
The City’s twice-yearly counts at 68 intersections show a 15 per cent increase in people riding over the past year and a 168 per cent increase since 2010.
The upgrade seeks to grow the cycling and scooting user base in the Australian city where 43 per cent of riders use the service for commuting to work or study.
Transit Tech Lab focused on customer experience, climate resilience and kerb management and those selected will deploy their tech in a proof-of-concept period.
Annual rerport by CoMoUK shows how bike-share schemes boost people’s physical and mental health, save them money and cut the number of car miles driven.
Beam will deploy its Saturn 5 e-scooters in the Australian city, featuring safety-first technology to support both rider safety and that of other road users.
Report highlights non-traditional transportation systems like aerial transit and autonomous shuttles that can play a critical role in providing transit options.
As well as provide greener and more convenient ways to get around, these examples show how active travel is helping to improve quality of life in cities.
Research by EIT Innoenergy demonstrates the case for building mixed e-cargo bikes and e-van fleets, which can also help to improve quality of life in cities.
Liz St Louis, director of smart cities and enabling services at Sunderland City Council, explores how advancements in transportation are set to revolutionise urban mobility and enhance the quality of life in cities the world over.
The biannual Walking and Cycling Index draws on independent survey feedback from a cross-section of more than 1,200 residents in the capital, surveyed in 2023.
From accelerating electric vehicle infrastructure to promoting active and shared modes of transport, the Cities Climate Action Summit (26-27 June) strives to unlock sustainable mobility solutions for a cleaner, healthier future.
City will use Populus Mobility Manager, which helps municipalities manage bikes, scooters, and other shared services through access to better mobility data.
The Canopy will integrate with various modes of transportation to ensure accessibility for all and feature pedestrian-friendly walkways and bike paths.
Delivery workers will be able to securely charge their vehicles and exchange depleted batteries at Swobbee stations at multiple locations across the city.
Expansion has been agreed in partnership with Salford City Council with the aim of bringing even more residents access to shared, sustainable transport options.
The City is working with shared bike operators to help reduce street clutter by incentivising people to park in specific zones or risk further charges or fines.
Copec is partnering with Gogoro to introduce its battery swapping system and Smartscooters for consumers and B2B delivery riders in Chile and Colombia.
Glasgow Transport Strategy will play a central role in battling climate change and aims to create more liveable neighbourhoods as well as tackle inequality.
Manish Kharel, general manager for Lime, says 2024 must be the year micromobility infrastructure develops in line with demand to meet active and green travel goals.
Vianova is the only non-Dutch organisation in the consortium and will contribute mobility data to improve road safety and reduce carbon emissions in cities.
The department claims to be a first-in-the-nation regulatory entity and will prioritise safety while harnessing the potential of new forms of transportation.
The Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis (GZM) in Poland, which encompasses 31 cities and municipalities, is deploying a 7,000-strong fleet of shared bikes.
The majority of urban journeys were made on foot, by bike, on personal mobility vehicles or public transport, compared to 20 per cent of private vehicles.
Supporting Go Boston 2030’s goal of encouraging low-emission modes of travel, the bikes are available to any City employee for attending meetings across town.
UK Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety says better reporting is required to tackle unsafe e-scooter use while data-sharing must increase.
Tier and Dott have announced a preliminary agreement to come together to form what the companies claim will be Europe’s leading micromobility operator.
Forest is boosting access to shared e-bikes amongst older people with its Friends of the Forest scheme, following feedback from London borough authorities.
Micromobility provider Beryl will continue to provide e-bike and e-scooter options to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas on the UK south coast
The first roll-out of Yalla, a new urban e-mobility offering, provides dockless electric bikes and e-scooters throughout the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah.
Micromobility provider Tier Mobility is adding 500 shared Westbike electric bikes to the UK city’s micromobility fleet with Westcargo bikes to follow shortly.
