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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
/ Relevant roads 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.

Verification Check data source.
Guidance
Ensure that only major streets are included.
Check sensor and camera coverage.

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