Smart Classes Digest #27

Published

Missed the latest edition (published September 8th) of Smart Classes Digest, our quarterly e-digest for the Smart Classes and Smart City-Region stakeholder communities?

Issue #27 “Insights”:

  • If it doesn’t feel safe, it doesn’t move people 
  • When cities restrict e-bikes, smarter mobility technology must become part of the answer
  • Criminal fly-tipping gangs are costing governments millions – AI and drones can help track waste dumpers
  • How creative maps make air pollution more visible

…plus thought provoking contributions from our Digest sponsors, Cubic Transportation Systems and Graf UK:

  • The self-driving fare system: how far away are we?
  • Britain isn’t running out of rain. So, why are we running short of water?

We also:

♦ Looked ahead to TRANSPORT Smart Class, Scotland 2026 (which took place last Thursday, September 10th, at The Exchange, Glasgow) and WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2026 (Bristol, Tuesday 3rd November) – Qualifying delegates can apply for a free place at the latter by completing the registration page on the event website. Up to 5 technology vendors (software or hardware solution providers) can participate in an innovation sponsorship capacity, and this option can also be extended to pioneering consultancies, agencies and advisory practices – Contact us now if you’d like to discuss further with a member of our team!

♦ Shared our final “Retrospectives Round-Up” of TRANSPORT Smart Class, Midlands 2026 (hosted at The Old Library, Birmingham, back on February 25th);

♦ Placed Scottish start-up Marked and digital newsletter & podcast Water Matters, under the “Innovator Spotlight”!

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