London's transportation system is one of the most smartly managed systems of the world. Close to 80% of community travel is done through the smart Oyster Card. This makes it possible for TfL (Transport for London, the city's mobility operator) to analyse and use large sets of travel data to develop the transportation system. To date, more than 200 mobility apps have been developed in the city based on the open data principles of TfL.
Waze is the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app with more than 75 million users. In March 2017, Debrecen joined the Waze Connected Citizens Program. This is a free two way data exchange program between Waze and governments. Waze collects anonymous real time user data and provides cities these datasets, in return partners provide information on all events affecting traffic (road blocks, closures, events, etc.) The most detailed car map of Debrecen is the map of Waze.
Transit Signal Priority (TSP) is an important element of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that involves coordinated efforts between transit vehicle detection systems, traffic signal control systems, and communication technologies. In a nutshell, TSP means that buses signal their impending arrival at a signalized intersection and then receive the green light to drive straight through. The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are embarking on an ambitious program to provide TSP to 6,000 buses in New York City.
The MVV-App is a journey planning application created by the Munich transport association (MVV). As well as the MVV-internet journey planner, it provides entire bus and train connections quickly and reliably. The journey planning information will help you to find the quickest connection from A to B. Just enter the name of the stop, the address or the point of interest as your start or destination or use your current location as your starting point. The result includes footpath directions to your starting or destination point. You can even mark a preferred connection as your favourite.
Toyota is at work developing a next-generation community network called Ha:mo, to support solutions for local transportation issues through optimal connection between personal transportation modes and public transportation for seamless and enjoyable local mobility. Ha:mo mobility support provides better and more convenient access. With ease of movement comes brisk mobility, re-energizing the community. Lower CO2 emissions, energy efficiency and space saving features all benefit the environment too.
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.
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.