Smart City traffic systems to reduce congestion for over 700M drivers by 2019, according to Juniper Research

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A new report from Juniper Research forecasts that smart city traffic management and parking projects will reduce cumulative global emissions in the order of 164 MMT (million metric tonnes) CO2 between 2014 and 2019 – equivalent to the annual emissions produced by 35 million vehicles. Not only will this benefit the environment, but it will also significantly impact the quality of city dwellers’ lives, with some 700m automobiles projected to be on city roads by 2019.

Connected Roads, Connected Drivers

The report – Smart Cities: Strategies, Energy, Emissions & Cost Savings 2014-2019 – found that high levels of city traffic congestion combined with advancements in ‘Internet of Things’ sensors and software solutions has driven plans to reduce high traffic levels through smart initiatives.

The report argued that the establishment of a sensor-networked and monitored city communications infrastructure – efficiently phasing traffic lights, and providing real-time guidance to drivers – can aid significantly in reducing congestion. Furthermore, digitally monitored parking spaces able to dynamically alter prices according to available spaces help control time spent cruising for parking.

Forming an Ecosystem is Key

Additionally, the report found that while purpose-built smart cities, such as Masdar and Songdo, can be considered a technological success, the benefits have not yet been fully realised owing to lack of citizen participation. “Cooperation between all parties, as we have seen in Amsterdam for example, is essential” added report author Steffen Sorrell. “Furthermore, cities need standards and open data to avoid information roadblocks.”

Other key findings include:

  • Smart grids will dramatically reduce energy consumption in cities through rapid smart meter deployment and intelligent distribution automation.
  • Smart street lighting is also expected to produce significant cost savings, aided by the fall in LED fixture costs. Smart networked control systems will further add value.
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