Safe, secure & shared urban spaces
Safe, Secure & Shared Urban Spaces – A Safer City Through Smart Technology
As Stockholm grows, competition for urban space increases, making it essential to rethink how streets are used. In the western part of Södermalm, where schools, pedestrian areas, and delivery traffic coexist, digital solutions were tested to improve traffic safety and create safer urban environments.
By using geofencing and dynamic digital signage, speed limits were adjusted in real time based on traffic and pedestrian activity. On Swedenborgsgatan, the speed was reduced to 15 km/h during high pedestrian traffic, while school zones had automatically adjusted speed limits during school start and dismissal times. Digital warning signs informed both connected and non-connected vehicles about changing conditions.
The tests demonstrated that digital signage and geofencing can improve speed compliance and enhance safety, especially for vulnerable road users. The technology offers a flexible alternative to physical measures and can be adapted to different traffic environments.
View the result from the pilot
Who participates in the test?
The pilot project was led by the City of Stockholm and carried out in collaboration with CLOSER, Dagab, Edeva, the City of Gothenburg, HAVI, KTH, Martin & Servera, Ramudden, Scania, Technolution, Viscando, Volvo Trucks, and VTI.
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