More and more cities worldwide are looking for smart and technological solutions to offer their inhabitants a more efficient and better quality lifestyle. IoT is expected to play an increasingly important role in large cities. Especially since the United Nations predicts that 2030% of the world's population will live in a city by 60. To ensure the quality of life in a city, many cities will turn to technology and advanced networks to help them manage limited resources.
The rise of Smart Cities and IoT go hand in hand. Smart cities use IoT devices such as sensors, lighting and meters to collect and analyze data. Cities then use this data to improve infrastructure, public facilities, environment, traffic and services. In this article we discuss various use cases regarding Smart Cities.
Waste management is expensive, inefficient and can lead to traffic congestion. Smart waste management solutions can alleviate pain points by monitoring how full the bins are at a given point and sending that data to waste management companies so that the best waste collection routes can be chosen. Making waste management smart can save fuel and/or lower operational costs.
One of the most important parts of an IoT Smart City is traffic management. This is not easy in larger cities, as the risk of traffic congestion on the roads is higher. Thanks to IoT, there are a number of practical solutions. A good example can be seen in the American city of Los Angeles. Here, the city council has installed an extensive network of sensors integrated into the road surface. These sensors forward real-time traffic updates to a traffic management platform, which adjusts the timing of traffic signals to optimize traffic flow.
Making street lighting smart is a very popular way to increase the productivity of a Smart City. The main benefits of smart lighting include reduced energy and maintenance costs, increased public safety, safer traffic and a measurable impact on the environment.
Several major cities are already using connected street lighting:
Smart parking is a technological development to improve the parking process and the positioning of cars in a city with a lack of space. By making parking smart, city roads can be relieved of a growing number of vehicles. But also to reduce oil consumption and its negative impact on the atmosphere when motorists are looking for a parking space. Finally, time will be saved for city administrators.
Smart parking is not just limited to parking sensors. The industry is constantly growing and developing. These are the most interesting examples.
The examples are endless for IoT in Smart Cities. Inspired by these IoT examples for the Smart Cities? We are happy to think along with you in finding the right connectivity. IoT gives you the opportunity to optimize the quality, sustainability and efficiency of your activities. For more information, please contact our IoT specialists at;sales@comgate.io
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