Safety, Resilience, and Smart Mobility Services for Passengers and Goods

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Part III: Smart Mobility

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Dr. Athena Tsirimpa

Assistant Professor, The American College of Greece

What is Smart Transportation?

• Integration of technology into transportation systems.
• Involves connected autonomous vehicles, IoT, and AI.
• Aims to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

• Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is a digital platform that integrates various modes of transportation into a single accessible service.
• It allows users to plan, book, and pay for different types of transportation (e.g., public transit, ride-sharing, bike-sharing) through one unified application.

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Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

Benefits

• Convenience: Simplifies the process of using multiple transport services, reducing the hassle of managing different tickets and schedules.
• Cost Efficiency: Often offers cost-effective travel solutions by combining the most efficient modes of transport for a given journey.
• Sustainability: Encourages the use of public transport and shared mobility options, reducing reliance on private cars and decreasing traffic congestion and emissions.
• Accessibility: Enhances mobility for people who do not own cars, providing more options for travel and increasing access to essential services.

Challenges:

Integration: Requires extensive coordination between various transport service providers to ensure seamless operation and data sharing.

Regulation: Needs supportive policies and regulatory frameworks to facilitate collaboration and protect user data.

User Adoption: Requires significant user education and behavior change to shift preferences from private car usage to MaaS solutions.

Infrastructure: Necessitates robust digital infrastructure to support real-time data collection, processing, and dissemination.

Smart Traffic Management Systems

• Real-Time Traffic Monitoring and Control

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• Intelligent Traffic Analysis and Predictive Analytics

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• Integrated Communication Systems

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• Incident Detection and Management

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• Environmental Benefits

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Truck Platooning

• Truck platooning allows trucks to follow each other closely, thereby reducing air drag and improving fuel economy.
• Platooning also has the potential to increase vehicle capacity on our highways, particularly along freight corridors.
• A combination of production safety systems and connected vehicle technology allows trucks to closely follow each other in a safe manner by enabling the trucks to continuously communicate and coordinate travel with other trucks in close proximity.

IoT

• IoT sensors and devices provide real-time tracking of goods throughout the supply chain.
• This visibility helps logistics managers monitor the condition, location, and status of shipments, ensuring timely deliveries and reducing the risk of loss or damage.

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Benefits of Smart Transportation

• Reduces traffic congestion and travel time:
• Real-Time Visibility for Traffic Management
• Smart Parking Solutions
• Lowers greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.
• Enhances safety with fewer traffic accidents.
• Minimize cost – Increase operational efficiency
• Improved user experience
• Enhance resilience and adaptability of transport networks

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Challenges and Barriers

• Technical Challenges:
• Integration of different technologies
• Cybersecurity issues
• Regulatory and Legal Issues:
• Policy development
• Standardization
• Liability concerns
• Economic and Financial Barriers:
• High initial costs
• Funding for infrastructure upgrades
• Social and Ethical Considerations:
• Privacy concerns
• Public acceptance
• Workforce displacement

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Athena Tsirimpa

Assistant Professor

The American College of Greece