Data is fundamental to urban planning and policy, improving road safety and developing solutions that make our lives better. But its true value emerges when placed in the context of a map. Maps transform diverse mobility data into actionable intelligence, providing spatial context for urban planning, helping analysts understand the drivers of travel demand and road network constraints.

In this whitepaper, industry experts and research consultants Frost & Sullivan explain how mapping data can enhance the reliability and effectiveness of smart urban planning efforts. The report details the technologies required to build smart cities, and the various components and layers that work together to transform roads, reduce crowding and lower the focus on cars in city design.

Moreover, the whitepaper highlights the tangible benefits of smart cities. It demonstrates how cities like Paris and Amsterdam have already reaped the rewards of using location data to manage traffic, resulting in modest reductions in congestion that yield significant gains in environmental sustainability, economic productivity, and citizen well-being.