An efficient and automated permit process for intelligent access
More Efficient Construction Transport – Digital Permits for a Smarter City
Construction transport in urban environments requires high levels of efficiency and planning. To reduce the number of trips and increase load capacity, a digital permit management system was tested, allowing route information and restrictions to be communicated directly to drivers and transport operators.
The system enabled a more automated and transparent process for managing permits and exemptions. The goal was to simplify regulatory compliance, optimize transport flows, and explore the use of digital technology to control speed and access through geofencing.
The tests focused on:
- Digital permit management – a more automated process for granting exemptions
- Improved information sharing – real-time updates on approved routes, speed limits, and time restrictions
- Vehicle integration – displaying permit information to drivers or automatically regulating vehicle functions, such as speed control via geofencing
View the result from the pilot
The results demonstrated that digital solutions can streamline the management of construction transport, improve compliance with traffic regulations, and reduce administrative burdens for both transport operators and authorities.
Who is participating in the test?
CLOSER, M Logistics, the City of Stockholm, Scania, and Technolution.
With support from Heidelberg Materials, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), the City of Gothenburg, Volvo Trucks, the University of Gothenburg, VTI, and KTH.
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