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Transport for West Midlands to analyse ‘near miss’ data on roads

Traffic sensors to be upgraded with new feature under partnership with VivaCity

30 November 2023

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Greater Manchester plans 5G digital roads network

Combined authority will also use 5G in smart energy grid for public housing

20 November 2023

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DSIT allocates £36 million for regional 5G projects

Public services prominent in initiatives to boost adoption of advanced wireless technology

16 November 2023

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Edinburgh Napier University develops smart city playbook

Guidance on the relevant governance published by the United Nations

10 November 2023

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City of York placed on mobility challenge shortlist

Council is one of 10 city administrations from around the world to receive support from Toyota Mobility Foundation

08 November 2023

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Connected vehicles ‘need better location data’

Geospatial Commission report highlights need standards, sharing and gaps to be filled

18 October 2023

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City of Edinburgh plans for digital urban traffic management

Next phase of smart city programme also includes use of sensors in public housing

13 October 2023

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10 October 2023

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DSIT provides funds for smart wireless infrastructure pilots

21 September 2023

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Kingston-upon-Thames deploys smart columns for IoT

21 September 2023

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Sheffield City Council deploys VivaCity traffic sensors

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DfT publishes mobility-as-a-service code of practice

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Eight projects to use DAFNI platform to model resilience against extreme weather

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Hull City Council installs technology for ‘intelligent road’

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TfL deploys new software for incident management

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Greenwich uses app for low emission discounts in parking payments

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DSIT invites local bids for 5G innovation funding

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Sutton Council connects CCTV network to fibre

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