12.07.2021
European Union, Traffic technology today
Moovit and TIER partnership will increase the level of micromobility in 13 countries
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solution provider Moovit and TIER have joined forces. The new partnership will provide users with more convenient transportation options for the first and last mile. Moovit will inform users where TIER scooters are nearby in real time in 77 cities in 13 countries.
As the restrictions on COVID are lifted, traffic in many European countries will increase again. Offering more alternative travel options will help drivers save time on the way to their destination and reduce the need for a private car. Approximately one in three TIER riders predominantly use e-scooters during the week to travel to work or to personal meetings, and almost half of TIER users choose e-scooters as first/last mile transport, combining it with public.
Moovit offers its services in more than 1,500 cities in Europe and the Middle East. The Moovit app will show to its users in real time, where there is a TIER scooter nearby, including how long it will take to get to it, as well as battery charge.
Moovit users can experience the TIER offer in the following countries: Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
14.07.2021
USA, T raffic technology today
Investments in the amount of 17.5 million US dollars will expand the implementation of the NoTraffic platform
NoTraffic has raised US$ 17.5 million from investors to refine its successful real-time traffic management platform. NoTraffic uses artificial intelligence to give city planners more information and control over their transportation infrastructure, and helps modernize and adapt it to support autonomous vehicles and other future developments in the field of digital mobility.
The NoTraffic platform can detect, classify and track all road users, including cars, bicycles, e-scooters, buses and pedestrians. The system combines all-weather sensors installed at interchanges with a 24-hour network Operations Center (NOC), which complements sensor information with integrated data collected from vehicles and infrastructure. The system is able to accurately predict the time of arrival at the intersection and, accordingly, optimize the synchronization of the traffic light system autonomously in order to maximize traffic flow and reduce congestion, determine priorities for different types of vehicles and prevent accidents.
The NoTraffic automatic system has proven to be very effective during testing and cooperation with transportation authorities throughout North America. In the state of California, waiting time at traffic lights has been reduced by 50%. In an average city, the platform reduces emissions by 26 thousand tons, which is equivalent to the carbon footprint of about 5,700 cars and it saves motorists 4,655 months in traffic jams per year.
"NoTraffic technology is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to transform traffic management systems, providing digitalization, IoT and automation of urban roads based on deep technological capabilities, real-time data and unique experience in the field of artificial intelligence," says Lior Handelsman, General Partner. at Grove Ventures, one of the founders of SolarEdge, and now a member of the board of directors of NoTraffic.
15.07.2021
USA, T raffic technology today
A new report from the US Department of Transportation reveals the secrets of successful smart cities
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released a new report entitled "People above All - Smart Cities and Communities." The report examines the benefits, goals, challenges and success factors associated with smart cities and communities (SC&C).
SC&C use advanced information and communication technologies to find new ways to solve long-standing problems such as potholes on roads and air pollution, traffic and parking, public health and safety, equal access and public participation. SC&C creates an intelligent and integrated information network by applying sensors and wireless communication technologies to infrastructure, vehicles, wearables and any number of physical devices. They use this network to receive, analyze and exchange data in real time to make better informed decisions and provide faster, more efficient and data-driven services. These bold new solutions can change the face of transport by reducing property stratification, capturing the needs of all age groups, and bridging the digital divide through smart design so that the future of transport meets the needs of the whole society.
The report "People Above All - Smart Cities and Communities" highlights three main criteria for creating SC&C:
- sensor networks for data collection and integration that can be used for various applications and civil services;
- the ability to connect for direct interaction of city authorities with the community, as well as control and management of urban infrastructure;
- open data for regular exchange of information about operations and planning with the public.
The report also highlights some of the visionary ways in which communities apply SC&C concepts, as well as how USDOT supports these efforts. It presents the results of a survey of more than 50 American cities on the use of SC&C technologies. The report provides an overview of the advantages and challenges of SC&C, as well as key factors contributing to success.
Over the next year, USDOT will continue a series of webinars and hearings on SC&C. These webinars will provide an opportunity to share best practices and lessons learned in order to create a sustainable coalition of communities that can support the further implementation of effective SC&C initiatives.
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16.07.2021
USA, T raffic technology today
Deployment of Connected Vehicles in North Carolina
The city of Cary in North Carolina has chosen the developer of Applied Information transportation technologies to modernize its traffic management system using the latest Internet of Things (IoT) technology - smart cities technology. The goal is to increase safety, maximize responsiveness and traffic efficiency for all users, and provide valuable data for future applications and transportation projects.
The $2 million project is the result of an agreed federal grant between the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the City of Cary and is the first of its kind in North Carolina. The project will provide Internet of Things connectivity and automotive applications for traffic lights, school zone security beacons, pedestrian crossings. The city's transportation engineers will also be able to monitor and control the technology from their connected devices.
Besides Due to the security and planning benefits associated with the new technology, citizens have the opportunity to use the TravelSafely app for smartphones, which automatically connects to the infrastructure and other users. This connectivity allows interaction between drivers and traffic control devices, providing an additional level of awareness and increasing safety at intersections, in school zones and areas where vulnerable road users are present. TravelSafely will alert drivers if they are about to run a red light or are in potential conflict with a pedestrian or cyclist, informing them of where they are and how to prevent an accident.
The connection is made via the LTE mobile network "car to everything" (C-V2X). This allows vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, to use their smartphones to use safety apps on the streets. The C-V2X network technology allows emergency vehicles to exchange data with multiple traffic lights in the direction of movement and switch or hold the green light. For example, the movement in front of the ambulance continues, and oncoming and cross traffic stops safely.
In the city of Carey, a total of 205 traffic lights, 100 school beacons in safety zones, 15 pedestrian crossings, fire equipment, transit buses and railway crossings are being upgraded. ALS of North Carolina is the general contractor. Applied Information is a technology provider together with Temple, Inc.
16.07.2021
Sweden, World Highways
Sweden will need 1,200 charging stations for electric vehicles by 2030
According to a new report by Power Circle, Sweden will need 1,200 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to supply an increasing number of heavy electric trucks.
Many of the charging stations are likely to be in logistics centers, seaports and near the main Swedish roads used for transport long-distance vehicles.
According to the estimates of the Swedish non-profit organization Power Circle, by 2030 Sweden will have 12,500 electric trucks on the roads, which is 15% of the total fleet of the country.
Power Circle brings together experts and stakeholders from the trade, research and development, academic and legal circles, as well as government authorities to encourage investment in research and development in the field of vehicle electrification.
Power Circle together with Dansk Elbil Alliance and IUC SYD launched the ScandELivery project to help in the transition to electrification of heavy and light trucks.
The project is partially funded by the EU Interreg-ÖKS program and has been operating in the southern Swedish region of Öresund-Kattegatt-Skagerrak since last year and will last until next year. Network meetings are regularly published on the project's website.
The goals are to explore the best ways to create an electric vehicle system, which also includes how to encourage car manufacturers to develop and transportation companies to buy electric vehicles. A final report will be presented in which the possibilities of electrification of freight transport, as well as mapping of electrical networks and transport hubs are being considered.
https://www.worldhighways.com/wh12/news/sweden-need-1200-ev-truck-stations-2030