Latest Technologies in Smart Roads and Smart Streets

Details

The development of smart roads and streets is transforming traditional transportation infrastructure into dynamic, connected environments. By leveraging IoT, AI, renewable energy, smart materials, and data-driven systems, cities are improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety, public services, and environmental performance. This course provides a strategic and technical overview of how these systems are designed, integrated, and managed, using practical examples and forward-looking solutions.

Target Group

Target Group:

• Urban Planners and Smart City Developers
• Civil, Electrical, and Transportation Engineers
• Road and Infrastructure Project Managers
• Public Works and Municipal Officials
• Smart Mobility Specialists
• Technology Vendors and Consultants

Goals

• Understand the core components of smart road and street infrastructure
• Explore cutting-edge technologies used in traffic, lighting, and safety systems
• Learn how to integrate real-time monitoring and digital platforms into street management
• Examine the environmental and sustainability benefits of smart infrastructure
• Analyze global case studies and implementation strategies

Target Competencies

Targeted Competencies:

• Smart infrastructure design and integration
• Knowledge of IoT-enabled systems for roads and streets
• Strategic planning for technology deployment
• Sustainable urban development and energy optimization
• Monitoring, diagnostics, and automation of street assets

Outlines

Introduction to Smart Roads and Smart Streets

• Defining smart roads and smart streets
• Goals: safety, sustainability, connectivity, efficiency
• Key drivers: urbanization, digital transformation, climate resilience
• Core features: automation, data collection, real-time response
• Global examples and development trends

Smart Materials and Infrastructure Technologies

• Smart pavements: sensors embedded in roads
• Solar roads and energy-harvesting surfaces
• Heated roads and de-icing technologies
• Self-healing concrete and innovative surface coatings
• Materials for air purification and noise reduction