AI technology to help tackle traffic congestion in Hull 24th March 2023 Hull City Council is bringing in artificial intelligence experts to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the city. The council has awarded a contract to Simplifai Systems Limited to develop traffic management systems aimed at improving traffic flow in and around Hull. Simplifai Systems works with Dr Mauro Vallati, Professor of AI at […] Read more News Transport & Streets Artificial intelligenceSmart CityTechnologyTraffic signals
Work to improve Stoneferry Corridor has started 1st July 2020 Work to improve key transport routes in Hull began last week. The multi-million pound Stoneferry Corridor works started on Monday 22 June, with site and vegetation clearance works in preparation for the main scheme. Once completed, work to improve the footpaths will begin. Smart cities technologies are also being adopted throughout the scheme to improve […] Read more Regeneration Transport & Streets Colas LtdCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingHumber LEPSmart CityStoneferry Corridor
Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels 9th April 2020 The city has seen a significant drop in traffic levels as residents and workers listen to government advice in the battle against coronavirus. The data, from the Urban Observatory, shows that Hull’s traffic volume has dropped as much as 65 per cent below its normal levels this week – the biggest daily reduction from a […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News Transport & Streets CoronavirusCouncillor Daren HaleSmart CityTraffic reduction
New screens to be fitted in Paragon Interchange 6th March 2020 New information screens for Paragon Interchange are being purchased by Hull City Council. A total of 49 new screens will be installed in the station, enabling bus passengers to plan their journeys as efficiently as possible, with real-time updates on bus arrival and departure times using smart technology. The investment comes after the screens stopped […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets ConnexinCouncillor Daren HaleParagon Interchangepublic transportSmart City
£55,000 invested in smart technology to tackle traffic congestion 31st May 2019 Hull City Council has been awarded £55,000 to use its data to tackle traffic congestion. The Department for Transport funding will be used to develop a template for sharing traffic and parking information held by the local authority – an approach successfully adopted by Transport for London. Future of Mobility Minister Michael Ellis said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Smart City
