Are illuminated pedestrian crossings effective in preventing accidents?
Author | Raquel C. Pico Despite significant advancements in road safety in recent decades, there remain numerous areas that need attention and further improvement. Pedestrian safety is one such area, as many cities and roads still prioritize vehicular traffic over the safety and convenience of pedestrians. Improving sidewalks and creating safe spaces for pedestrians is […]
This is how emergency systems work in a smart city
Dispatch centers manage first responders, firefighters and police calls. Digital transformation aim to revolutionise that kind of collaboration.
Mastering mobility: low emissions zones
Many European cities face air quality problems related to road transport, with a staggering 94% of the urban population exposed to NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) pollution levels higher than the World Health Organisation’s guidelines. The European Environment Agency recently reported that exposure to fine particulate matter, from transport and other various sources, resulted in 307,000 premature deaths in the 27 EU Member States in 2019.
Why Brazil shouldn’t be the first country to regulate Artificial Intelligence
The answer is simple: when it comes to a constant (and rapidly) evolving technology, premature regulation means limiting its development.
AI is in its early infancy. We are often surprised by new uses and applications, unimaginable a few months before. And with such evolution, questions naturally arise about its impact, risks, and responsible use, which must be initially addressed with guidelines and standards. As tempting as it may seem to answer these questions with strict and broad regulation, it will be premature and obsolete in a short period of time.
Brazilian Startups: Overcoming the Decline in Investments with Efficient Public Policies
As global economic and political uncertainties rise, the investment landscape for startups in Brazil faces significant challenges. According to the Distrito platform, the first quarter of this year witnessed an 86% drop in new investments compared to the same period in 2022, with investments plummeting from $1.7 billion to $247.02 million. Despite these setbacks, Brazil still holds immense entrepreneurial and innovative potential. The beacon of hope lies in creating promising public policies that support startups, preventing stagnation and ensuring we reach our full potential.
The algorithm that clears the way for emergency vehicles
Can an algorithm improve the way traffic is controlled, giving priority to emergency vehicles and guiding them along the fastest routes? It’s already being tested.
Is it possible to create quieter trams?
Author | Lucía Burbano Despite being one of the most sustainable forms of transport, trams produce a bothersome squeaking noise when their metal wheels come into contact with the rails. This issue is significant enough to warrant serious consideration in urban planning. Although trams are eco-friendly in terms of emissions, they can be quite noisy. […]
How Bhopal is still having to cope with one of the worst industrial disasters of all times
Towards the end of 1984, the Union Carbide industrial plant in Bhopal, India, suffered a chemical leak, killing 25,000 people and injuring over half a million. Is it possible to protect the local population without affecting their jobs?
Mastering mobility: mobility data spaces
The creation of a common mobility data space for Europe is possible, but what is it?
Renewable energy generation: description, types and objectives
Renewable energies play a vital role in sustainable development. Without them, it would be absolutely impossible to decarbonize human activities. Solar and wind energy systems stopped being ‘alternatives’ a long time ago, and they are now much more feasible than burning fuels.