The development of smart transport in Belgrade - what can be learned from the good practice of Copenhagen, Vienna and Ljubljana

Abstract

Big cities confront several transportation concerns, including traffic congestion, air pollution, public transportation availability, and infrastructural issues. City governments must provide residents with the best solution to these problems. The goal of this study is to examine the development of smart transportation in smart cities. Smart transportation is the most significant functional feature of any smart city, as it provides high-quality, environmentally friendly transportation serving a specific population. It encompasses a variety of forms of transportation, including walking, biking, carsharing, and public transportation. This research focuses on the question of whether various modes of smart transportation can resolve Belgrade’s persistent transportation problem. Firstly, we define smart cities, smart transportation, smart mobility, and sustainable urban mobility. The evolution of smart transport requires changes in spatial planning, which include monitoring people’s mobility (sensors), and their (non-)retention in squares and other public places, and developing these locations to meet residents’ demands. Secondly, we consult data on smart cities like Copenhagen, Vienna, and Ljubljana in order to develop the optimal scenario for our case study of Belgrade as a smart city in the transportation field.