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Collection Methodology for Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities

Dimension Economy
Sub-Dimension ICT
Category Transport
KPI Name Traffic Monitoring
KPI No. EC: ICT: T: 2C Type: Core Type: Smart

Definition / Percentage of major streets monitored by ICT
Description

Rationale / Monitoring of major streets can allow for the implementation of services to better
Interpretation / manage traffic congestion and traffic flow.
Benchmarking Monitoring can be done using in-road sensors or cameras (or a combination of the
two).
Cities should report on major streets which would include arterial roads and
highways only. Residential streets should not be included.
An increasing trend and higher values are considered positive.
Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Length of major streets monitored by ICT (km).
Denominator: Total length of major streets (km).
Multiply by 100
Unit Percentage
Data Sources / Data can be collected from municipal, regional or national transportation and roads
Relevant departments.
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG Target 11.2: By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and
sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding
public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable
situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.

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