IMPLEMENTATION OF SMART MOBILITY IN HONG KONG – WHAT IS MISSING?

The three indispensable key elements for the implementation of the smart mobility strategy are:

• Smart Transport Infrastructure;
• Data Sharing and Analytics;
• Applications and Services

Smart transport infrastructure with the adoption of advanced technology lays the foundation of smart mobility. Building upon it is the data collected that could be analysed and disseminated to assist traffic management and planning and meet road users’ expectations and diverse needs. Besides, with the smart transport infrastructure and rich data, various service providers could develop smart mobile applications and services to tackle individual traffic problems and improve transport services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of traffic management, thereby enhancing the efficient use of road space, alleviating traffic congestion and reducing carbon emissions, with a view to achieving the objectives of modern city management, environmental protection, and promoting sustainable development.