Future of Urban Transportation and City Planning

Introduction

• Rapid changes in the world: Growing cities, increasing urban population
• Rising demand for transport of people and goods
• Challenges: Congestion, air pollution, road accidents, climate change
• Need for smarter mobility solutions

Future Scenario Outside the City

• Vehicles and Autonomous Trailers: Operate in safe, confined areas
  • Electric vehicles charged while goods are loaded
  • Driver to lead connected convoy onto public roads
  • Use of dedicated bus lanes
• Autonomous Connected Trailers: Create flexible vehicle convoys
  • Safe, modular, adaptable to transportation needs
  • Adjust to schedule updates
  • Mobile consolidation centers to switch goods en route
• Integrated Cloud Platform: Connects vehicles, people, infrastructure, and logistic partners

Future Scenario Inside the City

• Autonomous Refuse Trucks: Detect and react to movements, enhancing safety and preventing accidents
• Bus Platooning: Enhances efficiency and capacity in public transportation
  • Silent, emission-free buses
  • Potential to drive inside buildings
• Charging Efficiency: Fast charging from the electric grid at end terminals in minutes

Sustainable City Infrastructure

• Electric Vehicles: The future is electric
  • Zero emissions and low noise
  • Access to environmental zones
• Imagined Future: Cleaner, safer, resource-efficient city
  • Silent and emission-free

Conclusion

• Emphasis on building sustainable cities and infrastructure
• Vision of a future that doesn't compromise everyday life and health