Smart urban traffic zones
In this project, Smart Urban Traffic Zone solutions were investigated and trialled to enable a more flexible use of urban spaces, achieve more efficient transport, and boost road safety.
With increasing urbanisation and the growth of cities, the competition for urban space is intensifying, leading to more complex transport systems where vehicles and city inhabitants need to interact.
The project aimed to develop intelligent solutions to optimise the utilisation of urban space, streamline transport, and improve road safety. The focus was on mapping the needs for Smart Urban Traffic Zones in urban environments and testing clever solutions within several pilot projects.
The goal of the project was to lay the groundwork for the implementation of Smart Urban Traffic Zones, for example by:
- Expanding cities' capacity to leverage smart digital solutions in traffic and urban planning
- Encouraging more transport commissioners and operators to collaborate with cities
- Increasing the adoption of enabling technologies such as geofencing/intelligent speed assistance to dynamically adjust speed and/or driving behaviour within the city
The aspiration is that this will lead to enhanced road safety and security, reduced noise levels and air pollution, as well as improved traffic and transport efficiency.
A guide for cities looking to implement Smart Urban Traffic Zones
We've put together a practical guide aimed at local authorities interested in introducing the future of smarter traffic – Smart Urban Traffic Zones. This guide provides you with the tools and know-how you'll need to develop and implement Smart Urban Traffic Zones within your built-up areas.
By using our guide, you'll get clear direction on how Smart Urban Traffic Zones can contribute to creating a city where vehicles integrate more seamlessly into an environment designed with people at its heart. Discover the potential of these zones and take the step towards a more liveable and sustainable urban environment!
What the guide covers
This guide will furnish you with the low-down on the what, why, when, and how of implementing Smart Urban Traffic Zones. We'll kick off with a concise step-by-step instruction before delving into the essential components: precisely what Smart Urban Traffic Zones are, who they're for and the rationale behind them, as well as what they actually consist of. Drawing on the experiences from the Smart Urban Traffic Zones project itself, we'll provide examples of these zones in action and outline how they can be evaluated. With these elements covered, you should have the fundamental building blocks to grasp how to create your own Smart Urban Traffic Zone. This guide has been compiled using other reports within the Smart Urban Traffic Zones project and contributions from all the consortium partners involved.
Smart urban traffic zones in practise: Videos from the project
See the results from the project in the videos below.
Smart urban traffic zones results event
Watch the presentations from the project's results event.
What is being tested?
With the aim of developing and establishing an ecosystem for data sharing that generates insights and new services to optimize the planning, utilization, and monitoring of urban spaces, we are conducting four different tests. You can read more about them here.
Efficient loading areas
Safe, secure & shared urban spaces
Safe construction exits
An efficient and automated permit process for intelligent access
Development areas
The parties within Smart Urban Traffic Zones work together to develop joint proposals and solutions in several areas, which will support Sweden's municipalities in the work to introduce smart zones.
The role of smart traffic zones in urban planning
Data, mapping, quality, and value generation
Integrated system solutions
Analyses, models, and simulations for scaling up
Project Partners and Funding
Dagab, Edeva, GLC, Göteborgs stad, Göteborgs universitet, HAVI, Heidelberg Materials, KTH, Martin&Servera, Menigo, MLogistics, Postnord, Ramudden, RISE, Scania, Schenker, Stockholms stad, Technolution,, Trafikverket, Trivector, Viscando, Volvo Technology and VTI.
The Smart Urban Traffic Zones project is funded by Vinnova.
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