HasT – Speed-controlled traffic zone in urban environments

The purpose of the HasT project is to, for the first time, carry out a large-scale system demonstration in a city center where various modes of transportation are speed-controlled through digital solutions, including geofencing – a virtual fence that can trigger for example speed control within a specific area.

The demonstration took place in the first half of 2024 in central Enköping and involved over 100 vehicles. The demonstration area was approximately two kilometers in diameter with many unprotected road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists.

The project was conducted in collaboration with Enköping municipality and carriers within freight and public transport. By demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology, the parties aim to inspire cities, road authorities, transport buyers, and carriers, both in Sweden and internationally, to view digital solutions, such as geofencing, as a tool to enhance traffic safety in urban environments. The technology ensures that speed limits are adhered to while also serving as an aid for professional drivers in freight and public transport.

HasT was funded by Skyltfonden and was a collaboration between ten partners representing the entire transport value chain, from the municipality and public transport to freight carriers and technology providers. The project was led by CLOSER and other partners included Enköping municipality, VTI (Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute), V-tron, Keolis, Martin & Servera, Småfrakt, Dagab, Enköpings Åkeri, and Allmiljö.

Budget: About 5 million

Project duration: August 2023 – September 2024

Photo: Per Groth / Enköpings kommun