Smart Mobility

The VÉDA Intelligent Public Road Camera Network project is implemented by a consortium of the Ministry of Interior, the National Police Headquarters and the Central Office of Public Adminstration and Digital Public Services (KEK KH). The European Union set a goal to reduce, compared to 2010, the road traffic fatalities by 50% by 2020, and nearing zero by 2050. Hungary's traffic policies follow these goals as well. With this project, the Hungarian Police plans to install a preventive intelligent traffic system that is the first of its kind in Europe.

The intelligent parking system installed by Nemzeti Mobilfizetési Zrt (National Mobile Payments Inc.) was opened at Kálvin tér, Kecskemét, offering real time parking occupancy data for drivers and administrators. The pilot project in Kecskemét is part of the National Smart City Technology Platform, and if successful, the technology can be implemented in the public parking systems of several Hungarian cities. Occupancy data is displayed to drivers at the area entrance, preventing unnecessary journeys and reducing the area's pollution and noise.

Cities Unlocked draws on the expertise of Future Cities Catapult, Guide Dogs and Microsoft. We've come to understand the mobility challenges faced by people with sight loss in our cities. In response we've developed a new soundscape technology and highlighted further opportunities for innovation that could unlock cities for everyone.

Accessibility map of sidewalks, crossings and PoIs. Route4U's technology create accessibility maps in a fast and cost efficient way. Web and mobile applications help municipalities to communicate about accessibility in a positive context and give the highest possible support for wheelchair users. Route4U's automated technology keeps the map up-to-date.

ZTE Hungary's pilot project in Szentendre is unique in Hungary. The smart parking zone enables users to find free parking places with a mobile application and information on roadside displays. Up-to-date information is forwarded to the centre by sensors built into the pavement of parking spots. After installing the system, information about available parking is shown to drivers at the area entrance, saving unnecessary extra routes, reducing noise and pollution. ZTE's smart parking zone project is only available in Szentendre in Hungary.

Thanks to the development, a new, modern traffic management system has been introduced which incorporates timetable planning, editing, work schedule preparation and control, furthermore, a new dispatcher system that ensures the above mentioned provision of passenger information at the stops, on the boards, through cell phones and online. Thanks to the new passenger information system, the passengers can easily plan their travel on an online surface or mobile devices and can become informed on the real-time arrival of the vehicles.

The project aimed at making a busy pedestrian crossing without traffic lamps safer, to avoid accidents and increase perceived safety for locals. Sensors were installed at both sides on the pavement sending signals to the LED lamps by the crossing. The lamps flash white light to warn approaching drivers about pedestrians' right-of-way even if there are no traffic lights to stop or slow cars.

They crowdsourced a complete city-wide Internet of Things data network with the people of Amsterdam in 6 weeks using a new technology named LoraWAN™. They are launching their global campaign to repeat this in every city in the world. 

Thingful is a search engine for the Internet of Things, providing a unique geographical index of connected objects around the world, including energy, radiation, weather, and air quality devices as well as seismographs, iBeacons, ships, aircraft and even animal trackers.

It represents the intelligent bus shelter of the future, combining unprecedented levels of comfort (a wider bench and roof, improved access and a glazed roof that provides lighting at night and filters the sun’s rays during the day) along with innovative features such as a free WiFi connection, and mobile phone charging points. The bus shelter allows the public to find out more about Paris and the local area via a 72-inch screen displaying high-quality historic photos.