How to Use Technology to Understand Human Mobility in Cities?

Event: How to Use Technology to Understand Urban Infrastructure and Human Mobility

How to Use Technology to Understand Human Mobility in Cities?

17 September 2015

Author / Speaker:

Stefan Seer, Austrian Institute of Technology - Other materials by the author

This presentation was delivered by Stefan Seer of the Austrian Institute of Technology. It centers on the analysis of human behavior and how this influences mobility and transport infrastructure. Current technologies such as the Internet, GPS, and mobile devices enable greater and accurate data collection (compared to manual counting) that can assist in urban transport planning, particularly the design of complex transportation systems and reducing congestion.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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