Brisbane, QLD
City in Queensland
Australia
Brisbane, QLD protects local businesses from future floods with Business Resilience Program
Brisbane introduced a Flood Resilient Homes Pilot Program following damaging floods in February 2022. The Business Resilience Program builds on its success by preparing 2,000 businesses for flood threats. Every business qualifies for a free resilience assessment resulting in recommendations for design and structural improvements. The program also offers free customized continuity plans based on in-person visits by council experts.
Brisbane, QLD
Australia
Brisbane, QLD prepares for citywide adoption of curbside food waste recycling with pilot
Council officials selected 6,000 households along eight recycling collection routes for the pilot. Residents who opt into the program receive free kitchen caddies and program guides. Caddies are emptied into green recycling bins and separated for composting by waste contractor Suez. This program will divert an estimated 2,000 tons of organic waste from landfills. Participating households share their experiences with food waste recycling in recurring surveys.
Brisbane, QLD
Australia
Brisbane, QLD adds public park BBQs to IoT network for improved maintenance and service
Brisbane added smart BBQ grills to 420 green spaces across the city. Each grill features sensors that transmit data via public Wi-Fi to parks staff. This project allows the city to monitor real-time ignitions, usage time, and grill cleanliness. City staffers monitor heat maps produced from grill data and adjust maintenance schedules in anticipation of peak use periods. Smart BBQs also allow Brisbane to develop long-term replacement and allocation plans.
Brisbane, QLD
Australia
Brisbane, QLD creates City Life Dashboard to guide departmental responses to COVID-19
Council staffers developed an internal dashboard of public space use based on various data streams. Brisbane compile pedestrian and cycle counts using IoT hardware. Various providers detail trends in bus commutes, e-scooter rentals, and parking lot use. The City Life Dashboard also features public congestion data from Apple Maps and TomTom. This information is uploaded to Power BI daily with weekly reports to departments helpful in aligning initiatives with public needs.
Brisbane, QLD
Australia
Brisbane, QLD Green Bridge Program to encourage alternate commuting options along the Brisbane River
City officials sought in-person and survey feedback from residents and businesses when selecting green bridge locations. After 3,385 points of contact, Brisbane chose four locations from Breakfast Circle to St. Lucia. Each bridge restricts access to pedestrians and cyclists after consultations found community opposition to transit access. Green bridges will connect with existing trails, transit stops, and ferries for an integrated commuting network.
Brisbane, QLD
Australia
Brisbane, QLD develops Brisbane Metro electric bus system for a zero-emission solution to congestion
City officials broke ground on two rapid transit routes covering 21 kilometers. A fleet of 60 electric-powered buses will serve 18 stations every three minutes during morning and afternoon commutes. Brisbane Metro will operate 24 hours a day during weekends and holidays. The new transit system connects with the planned Cross River Rail underground train and transit options in surrounding suburbs.
Brisbane, QLD
Australia
Brisbane, QLD monitors Bluetooth data at intersections to improve traffic flow
The city installed Bluetooth monitors at 900 intersections that collect data on vehicle speeds and traffic concentrations. City officials use real-time data to customize message boards with traffic times, preferred routes, and other details. Congestion monitoring allows Brisbane to deploy police and emergency personnel in response to accidents. Brisbane became the first government in Australia to use this system.
Brisbane, QLD
Australia