{"id":114524,"date":"2020-11-18T13:58:32","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T10:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/uk-city-launches-smart-junctions-that-prioritize-cyclists-and-pedestrians\/"},"modified":"2020-11-18T13:58:32","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T10:58:32","slug":"uk-city-launches-smart-junctions-that-prioritize-cyclists-and-pedestrians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/uk-city-launches-smart-junctions-that-prioritize-cyclists-and-pedestrians\/","title":{"rendered":"#UK city launches \u2018smart junctions\u2019 that prioritize cyclists and pedestrians"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af6ec94d0b79\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af6ec94d0b79\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/uk-city-launches-smart-junctions-that-prioritize-cyclists-and-pedestrians\/#Bee_Network\" >Bee Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#UK city launches \u2018smart junctions\u2019 that prioritize cyclists and pedestrians<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/11\/1-17-796x417.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tfgm.com\/\">Transport for Greater Manchester<\/a> (TfGM) has announced the rollout of 20 \u2018smart junctions\u2019 across the city. They use sensors to detect the type of road user at junctions and allow different modes of transport to be given priority.<\/p>\n<p>Developed in collaboration with AI firm <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vivacitylabs.com\/\">Vivacity Labs<\/a>, the scheme aims to accommodate and promote the use of active <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> modes such as cycling and walking, which have become an increased priority for UK cities in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The project first went live earlier this year, but is now being scaled up to cover\u00a020 junctions in Manchester by the end of 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after its launch, the UK\u2019s Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman said: \u201cSmart traffic <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> is just one of the many ground-breaking areas the government is funding to pioneer new ways for artificial intelligence and 5G to transform our lives for the better. We\u2019re backing this initiative in (Greater) Manchester to improve the city\u2019s transport, reduce journey times, and cut pollution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>[Read: <span class=\"c-message_attachment__title\"><span dir=\"auto\">Neural\u2019s market outlook for artificial intelligence in 2021 and beyond<\/span>]<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The rollout comes as part of a three-year Innovate UK co-funded program to use AI to optimize traffic networks, and the project secured additional investment to expand throughout the trial region via the UK Department for Digital, Culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Media<\/a>, and Sport\u2019s 5G Create fund, announced in July 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince the pandemic, commuter trends and traffic hotspots have changed completely, and cities need AI to help protect people no matter what mode of transport they take,\u201d said Mark Nicholson, CEO of Vivacity Labs. \u201cOur vision is to help cities implement critical policies addressing safety, air quality, sustainable travel, and congestion, at a hyper-local level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In October, the \u2018smart junction\u2019 was\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/its-uk.org.uk\/2020-its-uk-awards\/\">named winner<\/a> of the Innovative Use of Technology award at the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/its-uk.org.uk\/\">2020 Intelligent Transport Systems, ITS (UK) Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bee_Network\"><\/span>Bee Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The \u2018smart junction\u2019 is the latest innovation adopted by TfGM, which wants to transform active travel through its\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tfgm.com\/bee-network\/\">Bee Network<\/a>, a\u00a02,896-kilometre joined-up walking and cycling matrix connecting communities across the city-region.<\/p>\n<p>In October the network received an additional\u00a0\u00a311.8 million (US$15.6 million) from the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tameside.gov.uk\/StreetsandTransport\/Walking-and-Cycling\/The-Mayors-Challenge-Fund-(MCF)\">Mayor\u2019s Challenge Fund<\/a> to progress five cycling and walking schemes in Manchester, Salford, and Stockport.<\/p>\n<p>On completion, the Bee Network will be the UK\u2019s largest connected cycling and walking network and aims to provide \u201ca genuine alternative\u201d to driving.<\/p>\n<p>In July, TfGM\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cities-today.com\/uks-first-cyclops-junction-opens-in-manchester-to-boost-bike-safety\/\">launched<\/a>\u00a0the UK\u2018s first CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signals) junction, designed to separate pedestrians and cyclists from traffic, reducing the possibility of collisions or conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The junction, which fully segregates cyclists from <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> traffic, sees bicycles <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach from four \u2018arms\u2019, converging onto a cycle track which completely encircles the junction, allowing bikes to make a right turn while being protected from traffic, and to complete the maneuver in one movement (dependent on signal timings).<\/p>\n<p><em>This article was originally published by <span class=\"authors\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cities-today.com\/editorial-staff\/\">Christopher Carey<\/a><\/span> on <\/em><em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3F7-WkW3K96qC43PqWDW1JxwY51Ld4VbW3_Qh5f4hLxLGW2f0sM52THSP4W3brLm04hMnzcW3_SMDQ4hJp1JW3K28vy4fGtKpW4fKWwk3zdyrmW3S-qqX4cSn0RF3SYLpPSZ_r1&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\">Cities Today<\/a>, the leading <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. 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