Whitepaper: Executive Summary Download
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We believe the biggest barrier to successful PMR deployment is not the technology itself, but municipal readiness and public acceptance. By publishing the first edition of these documents in advance of the ISO-4448 we want to help maximize the promised benefits of these technologies and help stakeholders anticipate and minimize any unintended consequences during pilot testing and early deployment.
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These guides will be supplemented by workshops (virtual and in-person) that will support knowledge transfer and provide interactive learning opportunities for stakeholders. Advisory services are also available.
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Municipal Readiness & Social Acceptance
According to a 2020 report by the OECD, “Globally, urbanisation is spreading. Towns are increasingly growing into cities and suburbs are being absorbed by expanding cities... Around 4,000 new metropolitan areas emerged between 1975 and 2015.”
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PMR Deployment impacts a number of areas of municipal concern and eventual responsibility. In a smaller municipality, a majority of these concerns might be the purview of a single Public Works Department, whereas in larger cities, these concerns are addressed by many different departments.
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We invite you to become a sponsor to help us educate the world about the opportunities, challenges and best practices for deploying intelligent transport systems in urban spaces.
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