City Science has been commissioned by England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) to conduct a comprehensive review of the potential for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) (in particular, Smart Junction Technology) in the EEH region.
Smart Junction Technology uses Artificial Intelligence to sense and respond to different modes of transport through signal timings. This includes active travel modes (such as walking and cycling), public transport and freight, depending on current policy aspirations and needs.
Previous studies have demonstrated the role that novel algorithms could play in easing traffic flow or supporting the shift to alternative and sustainable modes of transport. Such opportunities are likely to be cost-effective in comparison to alternative interventions based on heavy infrastructure (e.g. new roads) and with lower embodied carbon emissions.
With this project, City Science aims to conduct an up-to-date review of the applications of Smart Junctions, consolidate regional data and evidence to inform EEH priorities, identify and prioritise potential interventions to maximise desired impacts on the EEH network, including an evidence-based assessment of potential benefits and costs.
Laurence Oakes-Ash, City Science CEO, comments:
“Taking a holistic approach to reviewing the benefits that ITS and Smart Junction Technologies can deliver will provide the evidence required for EEH to consider future investment activities. We are really excited by the potential for smart approaches to provide cost-effective alternatives to large infrastructure while improving transport outcomes and reducing carbon emissions.”
The City Science team will be attending the Transport Technology Forum’s annual conference in Leeds later this month to meet and discuss with other experts what is possible and the benefits they have seen through pilot deployments of suitable technologies.
To learn more, please contact us at info@cityscience.com