6. Buildings and cities

6.1 Urban traffic

Urban mobility is a very real issue for decision-makers and citizens alike, and the social and environmental challenges, as much as the technical ones, of new forms of mobility will undoubtedly shape the cities of tomorrow. Urban areas evolve in line with the investments made by companies and local authorities, the behaviour of users of transport networks and means of transport, and innovations from research and industry. Traffic flows, economic or health statistics, quality of life at work and user testimonials all contribute to analyzing the mobility choices of local residents. The data can be used to diagnose congestion on a road network, and to propose solutions that can be applied at different scales. They can be used for a wide range of purposes, from smartphone...