Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB
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Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB alleviates traffic congestion with AI
Hull City Council has implemented AI technology to manage traffic congestion, resulting in significant improvements on Anlaby Road. This initiative, funded by the Department for Transport, aims to enhance urban mobility and is expected to expand citywide, reflecting the council's commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB
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Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB turns Stoneferry Road into a smart transportation corridor
City officials worked with Clearview Intelligence on solutions to cycling safety and infrastructure concerns. Road studs at five intersections detect passing cyclists and inform motorists using in-road lights. An over-height detection system turns sensor data into digital sign directions for freight vehicles approaching a low bridge. The partnership also yielded a Variable Message Sign network at 18 locations with real-time travel times and detours.
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Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB pilots Sm@rt Technology traffic accessibility products
The Smart Cross touchless activation system was installed at two high-traffic intersections. Pedestrians move their hands under the devices for walk signals, which supports safe use by residents with disabilities. The one-month pilot also evaluates Smart Bus technology at a pair of bus stops. Bus riders download the Smart Bus app and scan a QR code at each stop for real-time route information. The app supports audio announcements of the stop's next three arrivals.
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Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB diverts white goods from landfills with Reuse Electricals shop
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire encourage residents to bring large appliances to 13 Household Waste and Recycling Centres. Facility operator FCC Environment evaluates each item prior to collection by Dove House Hospice. Functional washers, refrigerators, and other items are repaired with parts from non-functional items and tested prior to resale in the shop. All proceeds from Reuse Electricals support the hospice, while the councils benefit from landfill reductions.
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Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB consolidates public information with new Data Observatory
Portal users filter datasets through eight themes such as environment and housing. A Quick Ward Profile tool packages this information by postal code. Hull Data Observatory includes a Segmentation Toolkit that explains the differing priorities of the city's 13 demographic segments. The Data Explorer is a searchable library of source data for the portal's various tools. The city's Insight Team conducts regular surveys and publishes results on the People's Panel section.
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Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB pools resources with University of Hull on Mediation Centre
Local residents and businesses can resolve civil disputes outside of court at the Mediation Centre. Resolution experts provide mediation to conflicting parties with final-year law students on hand to observe. Council customers use Hull's Corporate Feedback Scheme to take up complaints against public departments. The Mediation Centre reduces the legal expenses and docket backlog created by contract, rental, and employment conflicts.
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Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB tests low-carbon heating technology in council house
Council leaders are working with the University of Hull to test a first-of-its-kind heating system. This innovative technology reduces emissions and utility costs by combining air-source heating with ventilation. University researchers study the system's efficiency and usage to inform a commercial version. If successful, the council could install this system in additional council houses as part of its 2030 net-zero emission initiative.
Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB
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