INGENIEUR
For the elderly , the city has developed a system that learns the daily habits of seniors and alerts caregivers in times of need and when irregular patterns are detected . The city ’ s myENV app updates the public on the latest environmental news , such as Pollutant Standards Index ( PSI ) readings and dengue outbreaks . Public services are within reach when citizens report issues they come across in their neighbourhoods via the OneService App .
OSLO
The Norwegian capital is concerned about climate change and its effects on the well-being of its residents . It is promoting electric cars and plans for all vehicles in the entire city to go electric by 2025 . To achieve this , it offers incentives to promote zero-emission cars such as removing most taxes , offering free parking and access to charging points and ferries , plus authorising the use of bus lanes .
The city ’ s Oslo Toll Ring is an automated toll system that offers incentive rates for zeroemission vehicles and generates revenues that part-finance the smart city ’ s mobility programmes : public transportation , cycle and pedestrian infrastructure .
Oneservices app offered in Singapore . Source : oneservice . gov . sg
ZURICH
Zurich is renowned as pedestrian-friendly . The city emphasises mobility by making public transport more attractive through an application called Zürimobil , which provides real-time traffic information . One can find the current best connection and the right means of transport for every destination . It doesn ' t matter whether you want to walk , use public transport , bike or drive .
Citizens can compare and choose connections according to the criteria of travel duration , distance and price . A starter map gives an overview of which public transport and rental services can be found in a specific area . In the event of unfavourable traffic conditions and disruptions , information on alternatives is provided .
The city also focuses on smart building management systems . Started in 2015 , its Green City Demonstration Project has enabled 13 buildings to run entirely on renewable energy , of which 70 % is produced on-site .
Oslo combats climate-change . Source : smartcity . press
TAIPEI
Taipei has introduced a Smart City Wheel Framework to work towards building a smart city . The Wheel has six categories : smart Government , smart mobility , smart economy , smart environment , smart living and smart people .
The Government has integrated all public services into a one-stop solution via an online service available throughout the city . To increase civic engagement , New Taipei City , in Northern Taiwan , has provided the New Taipei City Mayor ' s Mailbox and i-Voting , enhancing communication channels between the Government and citizens .
In the smart environment category , the city has started smart illumination of its streets using LED lights , contributing to cost savings in
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