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Some of the relevant initiatives within this dimension have been elaborated upon in the following
sections.

Figure 12: Daegu smart optical telecommunication centre

6.1.1 Intelligent transportation

To facilitate the adoption and commercialization of autonomous vehicles, Daegu launched its first
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) demonstration facility in 2017, as part of the national
government’s “Digital New Deal Programme”. Furthermore, in partnership with car manufacturers,
Daegu is working towards the creation of additional testbeds for the implementation of ADAS
technologies (and addressing the feasibility of different SAE levels of automated driving), to
improve the technological maturity of self-driving car models available on the market.

Daegu’s public transport system spans the metro, trains and buses. To promote the use of these
public transport channels and foster ease of transport within the city, Daegu has introduced pre-
paid smart transportation cards, which can be used in the largest metropolitan cities of the country,
including Daegu and Seoul. Available at a reasonable price of USD 2, the card is also embedded
with an automatic recharge function if the balance of a traveller runs low on credit.

6.1.2 Intelligent traffic management based on Artificial Intelligence

Daegu has also implemented an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to provide traffic information
and direct traffic in congested areas. The ITS provides real-time traffic information and consists of
the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) and the Urban Traffic Information System (UTIS).

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