Next Generation Safety Performance Monitoring At Signalized Intersections Using Connected Vehicle Technology

Next Generation Safety Performance Monitoring at Signalized Intersections Using Connected Vehicle Technology

Smarter New York City

Innovation is often presented as being in the exclusive domain of the private sector. Yet despite widespread perceptions of public-sector inefficiency, government agencies have much to teach us about how technological and social advances occur. Improving governance at the municipal level is critical to the future of the twenty-first-century city, from environmental sustainability to education, economic development, public health, and beyond. In this age of acceleration and massive migration of people into cities around the world, this book explains how innovation from within city agencies and administrations makes urban systems smarter and shapes life in New York City. Using a series of case studies, Smarter New York City describes the drivers and constraints behind urban innovation, including leadership and organization; networks and interagency collaboration; institutional context; technology and real-time data collection; responsiveness and decision making; and results and impact. Cases include residential organic-waste collection, an NYPD program that identifies the sound of gunshots in real time, and the Vision Zero attempt to end traffic casualties, among others. Challenging the usefulness of a tech-centric view of urban innovation, Smarter New York City brings together a multidisciplinary and integrated perspective to imagine new possibilities from within city agencies, with practical lessons for city officials, urban planners, policy makers, civil society, and potential private-sector partners.

Urban Mobility and Challenges of Intelligent Transportation Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are transforming urban mobility by integrating advanced technologies to improve traffic flow, safety, and sustainability. By leveraging data-driven solutions such as adaptive traffic signals, real-time monitoring, and smart parking, ITS reduces congestion and enhances commuter efficiency. These systems also play a crucial role in public safety, with applications like collision avoidance and emergency response coordination. Furthermore, ITS supports environmental sustainability by promoting public transportation and integrating with electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. As cities continue to grow, ITS offers a scalable and intelligent approach to building more efficient, safe, and eco-friendly transportation networks. Urban Mobility and Challenges of Intelligent Transportation Systems provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible resource that bridges the gap between theoretical concepts, practical applications, and emerging trends in ITS. It provides insights on the design and implementation of ITS for smart urban mobility. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), energy forecasting, and urban development, this book is an excellent resource for transportation professionals, academicians, policymakers, technology developers, and more.