Traffic jams in Belgium have increased 35% from 2012 to 2016, with the average time lost in traffic jams being 160 hours per commuter yearly. Proposed solutions to address the growing congestion and economic damage of €9 billion by 2025 include both traditional infrastructure improvements and new smart city technologies. A variety of approaches are recommended such as multi-modality, transit-oriented development, low-emission zones, improved public transport, car sharing, traffic management systems, and digital innovations.

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of traffic jams in July and
August
2016
media
2012  2016:
35% congestion increase
Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent,
heavily impacted; € 9 bn
economic damage up to
2025
Yearly 160 hours lost per
commuter in traffic jams
Sources: data f.l.t.r.: Vlaams Verkeerscentrum/VRT/Belga, Vlaams Verkeerscentrum/ VRT/Belga, TomTom/RTBF/Bega, INRIX; image = © Belga

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8. A wide
array of
proposed
solutions
Infrastructure works
Multi-Modality
Transit Oriented Development City Distribution
LEZ
Public Transport
Sharing
Traffic Management
% traditional solutions
% smart city technology / IoT / digitalization

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15. Source image: http://propertynetwork.ae/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/projects_the-sustainable-city_01.jpg
Economic viability
Particular matter reduction
Noise reduction
Walkable cities
Accessibility
Air quality
Modal shift
Climate goals

16. Source image: http://cdn.archinect.net/images/1200x/4k/4kviw4dtg1abv38l.jpg, © Ningbo Yinzhou Urban Construction Investment and Development Corporation
Real time informationCustomer choice
High quality public transport
Combimobility
Sharing economy
Last mile challenges
Modal shiftIntegrated payments

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Vandalism & drug management
Event security & crowd control
Subjective insecurity
Road & Tunnel Safety
Law enforcement
Dispatching emergency services
Prevention

18. Image source: http://nl.retailupdate.be/files/2014/10/bpost_pakjesautomaat.jpg
Local production
Intelligent tolling
Multimodal hubs
Electrical propulsion
Neighbourhood delivery points
Small delivery trucks
Bike couriers
Delivery time windows
Congestion management

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24. www.agoria.be/smartcities
#SmartC
Fons De Mey
Working Group Leader Smart Mobility
+32 491 35 77 50
fons.demey@crossroad.be