Bright lights, Big Data: ‘smart’ lies at the heart of city success

The global population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 and the majority of these people will be moving into cities. With many urban centres already congested, they will be unable to meet the mobility demands of a population of this magnitude and will come to a standstill if solutions are not found.

Moreover, as the effect of extended commuting times takes a significant toll on global temperatures as well as public health and safety, large-scale improvements to mobility efficiency promise to have an overwhelmingly positive societal impact.