Category: Infomobility

Why choose between active travel and road traffic data when one sensor can measure both at the same time? Traffic Statistics Edge AI makes it simple to capture detailed, granular data on how roads and public spaces are being used without roadworks, in-ground sensors or complex installation. Simply install the camera on a lamp column,...

As schools reopen and daily routines resume, our roads become busier again. Following a summer of heatwaves, many people may also be looking to reduce their reliance on cars and choose more sustainable ways to travel. For people to have a genuine choice between different modes of transport, local authorities need to ensure they can...

Have you noticed how heatwaves are quietly changing the way our cities move? Fewer people on the streets during the hottest hours. More runners and cyclists at sunrise or later in the evening. More people working from home, staying indoors, or reducing discretionary travel. These aren't isolated observations but signs of people adapting their daily routines...

As towns and cities evolve, understanding how all road users interact has become increasingly important. Local authorities are under growing pressure to improve road safety, support active travel, reduce congestion, and justify investment decisions. Yet many monitoring systems still focus primarily on vehicle traffic, leaving gaps in the understanding of how pedestrians, cyclists, scooter users and...

Data platforms have become increasingly sophisticated, promising open data, freedom from vendor lock-in, and actionable insights to optimise operations, reduce costs, and deliver smarter services. In the process, it’s easy to be misled by marketing claims and lose sight of where the true value of your traffic data actually begins. Accurate, reliable insights start at the...

The arrival of warmer days brings a significant increase in cyclists, pedestrians, and e-scooter users on our roads, whether for daily commuting or leisure. Local authorities play a key role in securing and optimising infrastructure to ensure safe travel for everyone, particularly the most vulnerable road users. This mission cannot rely on simple estimates. It...

Is speeding really an issue on this road? Are people actually using the new cycleway? Has your traffic scheme made a difference to congestion? For many local authorities, these are exactly the questions being asked, but without reliable data, the time to collect it, or in-house expertise, getting clear answers isn’t always easy. That’s where...

Embrace Active Travel The start of a new year is the perfect time to build healthier habits. Many people are already choosing active travel—walking or cycling for everyday journeys to work, school or leisure—helping to shake off the festive indulgence while improving wellbeing. Why Choose Active Travel? Healthier lifestyles: Improve fitness, reduce stress and support...

As the festive season brings fewer commuters, busier high streets, and a flurry of delivery vans (and maybe even a sleigh or two), understanding how your network is really performing becomes even more important. Travel patterns are changing faster than ever — and road authorities need smarter, multimodal data to keep things safe, flowing, and...

Collecting, analysing and sharing data is essential for local authorities aiming to improve infrastructure and develop safer, greener and more connected road networks for their communities. Accurate and reliable data enables local governments to reduce congestion, enhance road safety for all users, and support both economic prosperity and quality of life. What makes CompactPLUS the...