SMART CITIES
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY – MOBILITY
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Bike sharing : public-use bicycles , providing an alternative to driving , public transit , and private bike ownerships . Car sharing : providing access to short-term car use without full ownership . Congestion pricing : fees for private car usage in certain areas and during times of peak demand . Demand-based microtransit : a ride-sharing service with fixed routes and / or stops to supplement existing public transit routes , harnessing algorithms to analyse historical demand to determine routes , vehicle size , and trip frequency . E-hailing ( private and pooled ): real-time ordering of point-topoint transportation through a mobile device . Intelligent traffic signals : improving overall traffic flow through dynamic optimisation of traffic lights and speed limits . Source : McKinsey however , presents a wider range of city users , and cities risk excluding entire segments of their population from the smart city experience if efforts are not made to bridge the digital gap ,” emphasised the Eden Strategy Institute .
As a result it is important when developing a smart city framework that every group within the city is accounted for to ensure that the readiness of individuals to adopt technology within the city isn ’ t overestimated . A part of ensuring that the city is ready for such innovations , it is equally important to provide accessibility to both the internet and the devices to utilities online capabilities , as well as having the technological skills to utilise the capabilities of a smart city .
Building a smart workforce is another aspect of ensuring that smart city initiatives are adopted . A holistic strategy ensures that all ages have access to technology , education and the opportunities to add value and have a part to play in developing the city . As industries face increased demands for transparency and
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