Big data: the lifeblood of future mobility
Transport is in a period of flux. The need to move people away from cars and into shared transport to tackle climate change has been […]
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What are the economic impacts of making more space for walking and cycling?
As many local authorities have announced new measures to make it safer for people to walk and cycle during the COVID-19 crisis, we are starting […]
COVID-19: Reprioritising road space for cyclists in Camden
The current pandemic presents a huge range of challenges and opportunities for transport, right now and into the post-lockdown future. Public transport patronage is at […]
Towards an Inclusive Zero Carbon Transport System – Developing the Future West Midlands Transport Strategy: TRANSPORT Smart Class, Midlands 2020 Retrospective
Transport for West Midlands, the transport arm of the WMCA, works with all parts of the combined authority and alongside the seven metropolitan councils to […]
Free Innovator Directory Packages: Limited Time Offer, Enlist Your Smart Credentials Now!
As the fightback against coronavirus continues, sending most of us into uncharted territory, we’re offering “Mover” Packages on the Smart Classes Innovator Directory free of charge for a limited […]
What might a COVID-19 ‘exit strategy’ look like from a planning perspective and what role will town planners play in taking it forward?
RTPI President, Sue Manns, shares her personal thoughts and reflections during Week 3 of the UK’s coronavirus ‘Lockdown’ How will we look back on 2020 […]
How to Effectively Manage and Improve Clean Air Scenarios through Enforcement: TRANSPORT Smart Class, Midlands 2020 Retrospective
According to reports published by George Washington University and the UN, three in ten child asthma cases in the UK are caused by traffic pollution […]
Is Air Pollution Correlated With Climate Change?
Growing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have been directly linked to climate change and the warming of the planet in recent decades. On […]
Schedule Update: Pre-September Smart Classes Shifting to Q4 2020
With the current coronavirus situation evolving daily and duty of care to delegates, speakers, sponsors and staff of paramount importance, we’ve taken the decision to […]
What is happening about the new legislation to enable councils to enforce moving traffic contraventions outside of London and Wales?
Back in October 2019, Transport Minister Grant Shapps announced that local authorities outside London would soon be granted the powers to enforce moving traffic contraventions […]
Enabling Hyper-Local Air Quality Monitoring with Emerging Technologies: TRANSPORT Smart Class, Wales 2020 Retrospective
The Independent reported that 44% of UK councils do not have fit-for-purpose air and pollution monitoring capabilities. With a more stringent government Air Quality Plan […]
Effectively Managing and Enforcing CAZs and LEZs: TRANSPORT Smart Class, Wales 2020 Retrospective
At TRANSPORT Smart Class, Wales 2020, Ashley Bijster’s presentation on behalf of Imperial and Videalert highlighted the serious impact traffic pollution is having on productivity, […]
EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2H 2019 “Retrospectives Round-Up” and looking ahead to 2 further E&AQ specific editions in 2020!
Back on November 14th, we hosted our second half of year Emissions and AQ event – EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2H 2019 – […]
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Whole City Transformation: TRANSPORT Smart Class, South West England 2019 Retrospective
On 23 July 2019, Exeter City Council declared a climate emergency and committed to making Exeter carbon neutral by 2030. “This ambition”, says programme lead […]
How Digital Tools Can Advance Knowledge of Active Travel: TRANSPORT Smart Class, South West England 2019 Retrospective
For 90 years Living Streets has been a beacon for walking. In the early days, their campaigning led to the UK’s first zebra crossing and […]
Showcase Your Innovations and Thought Leadership at a 2020 Smart Class: Transport, Emissions & Air Quality, Waste Management, Urban Spaces, Energy and Water Management Editions!
Are you wondering which of the UK’s Smart City Tech events will enable you to most effectively present your solutions, success stories and thought leadership […]
Innovation in Homes and the Pressing Indoor Air Quality Challenge: EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2H 2019 Retrospective
We spend up to 90% of our time indoors and around 16 hours a day in our homes, so it is unsurprising that poor indoor […]
How to Effectively Manage and Enforce Clean Air and Low Emission Zones: TRANSPORT Smart Class, South West England 2019 Retrospective
Research conducted by George Washington University reveals that traffic pollution accounts for three in ten child asthma cases in the UK and that the UK […]
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