Open Traffic Data & Success of the Transport Hubs
Kris Villanueva-Libunao, PMP
Ethical Smart Cities | Ex-Undersecretary/Deputy Minister @ Nat’l Security Council | Digital Gov Advisor | Professor
Transport hubs or terminal exchanges can ease traffic congestion... that is.. if they are backed up by data...
Urban & Transport Planners are more than aware that the key to a successful transport hub is THE LOCATION of multi-mode transport.
The next question is : Will it accommodate a LARGE CONCENTRATION of
- population/population density
- Human activities
- land availability for parking
Most cities in developing economies still use the traditional methods of collecting traffic data which rely either on labor-intensive fieldwork or capital-intensive sensor data networks. Considering the available open data sources, this is such an old and manual approach on what works and doesn't.. Metro Manila Development Authority..??
DON'T FORGET! The promise of smart cities can be realized! Our cities are choking with traffic, pollution & inadequate infrastructure. Let's choose our next steps WISELY...