What are the critical components in decarbonising smart city transportation? – Construction Week Online

What are the critical components in decarbonising smart city transportation? – Construction Week Online

What does the future of transportation in smart cities look like? A trio of smart governance, complementary energy sources and efficient urban restructuring have been identified as critical components in decarbonising transportation in smart cities according to several smart infrastructure experts from University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), University of Wollongong, Australia (UOW) and technology entities.

Speaking at a panel discussion at Expo 2020’s Terra Auditorium on 14 January for Travel and Connectivity Week, experts from Lebanon, Australia and the UAE offered their insights into behavioural changes for the implementation of smart transport networks, renewable energy’s role in decarbonising transportation for developing countries, how evolving technologies are proving to be energy efficient and cost effective, and how electrification and hydrogen fuel cell technology is needed to reduce carbon emissions for heavy transport such as marine and aviation.

UOWD’s Dr May El Barachi, Associate Dean of Research & Head of Industry Outreach and Executive Learning, who hosted the panel, said: “Smart cities are the cities of the future that will rely on technology, while focusing on sustainability and quality of life. However, time is of the essence to take the right measures in order to drastically cut carbon emissions and reduce global warming.