Perth, WA

Perth, WA expands its sustainable transit offerings during e-scooter pilot with Bird and Neuron

Perth selected Bird and Neuron as licensed operators for its two-year e-scooter trial. Users aged 16 and older can hire e-scooters through the operators' mobile apps at 80 locations. This pilot differs from other Australian trials by requiring the return of e-scooters to designated parking spots. E-scooters are limited to 25 km/h on roads and 10 km/h on sidewalks. Geofencing technology prevents scooter use in three high-traffic pedestrian areas.

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Perth, WA

Australia

Perth, WA improves accessibility of public transit information with smart display pilot

Six transit stops on St. Georges Terrace feature digital InfoCubes with real-time arrival information. GPS data from Public Transit Authority buses are sent into the displays on 15-second cycles. Commuters with visual impairments activate buttons with Braille signage for audio updates. Transit officials also use the InfoCubes for announcements of transit delays and route changes. Seven InfoCubes along Central Area Transit routes will be added to the pilot in 2022.

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Perth, WA

Australia

Perth, WA allows data collaboration and narratives through Open Data Portal

The Open Data Portal collects data from the city's Smart Precinct, Smart Irrigation, and Smart Sustainability projects. Data sets available for public use cover topics including the city's tree population and neighborhood traffic patterns. Perth publishes data stories in the portal to show the impacts of smart technology on city life. Portal users can work with each other on data interpretation projects through the Collaboration space.

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Perth, WA

Australia

Perth, WA starts Hotels with Heart pilot to help homeless during COVID-19 pandemic

City officials arranged up to 20 rooms at the Pan Pacific Hotel for homeless residents at risk of contracting COVID-19. This program differed from existing accommodations by offering on-site health and social services. Hotels with Heart had the potential to help 120 residents if the pilot proved succesful. Perth also hoped for expansion beyond the homeless population to domestic abuse victims.

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Perth, WA

Australia