by our RBG Correspondent | Woolwich
New technology has just started to be trialled in the Royal Borough’s Foot Tunnels at Greenwich and Woolwich.
The foot tunnels are important links across the river, and well-used by pedestrians and cyclists alike, so the Council is trialling “Smart’ technology to more effectively manage the space for the benefit of all users.
The trial is using Smart technology to count the number of people travelling through the tunnel. When the tunnel is busy, it will automatically trigger different messages on the overhead digital display boards - which will change to indicate to tunnel users how busy the tunnel is.
The tech trial is part of a number of developments currently being looked at by the Council, to make access to, and using the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels easier. Another of these is a live ‘dashboard’ on the Council’s website that will enable tunnel users to check that the automatic lifts are working normally.
Cllr Sizwe James (top), Cabinet Member for Transport, Economy and Smart Cities, said: “The foot tunnels are a well-used means of people being able to travel easily, and at no cost, back and forth across the river."
"We know that, although cycling is banned under the bye-law, many cyclists find the tunnels incredibly useful to get to and from work. Before we can look at making any changes, we need to know exactly how many people – pedestrians and cyclists – are using the tunnels on a daily basis and how we can manage them safely."
“So, please bear with us while we test this exciting new technology and our overhead messages, and help us – whether you’re a pedestrian or a cyclist - by giving us your feedback.”
The campaign is being trialled in both foot tunnels over the summer and tunnel users can give their feedback or suggestions to cycling-strategy@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
The foot tunnels are important links across the river, and well-used by pedestrians and cyclists alike, so the Council is trialling “Smart’ technology to more effectively manage the space for the benefit of all users.
The trial is using Smart technology to count the number of people travelling through the tunnel. When the tunnel is busy, it will automatically trigger different messages on the overhead digital display boards - which will change to indicate to tunnel users how busy the tunnel is.
The tech trial is part of a number of developments currently being looked at by the Council, to make access to, and using the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels easier. Another of these is a live ‘dashboard’ on the Council’s website that will enable tunnel users to check that the automatic lifts are working normally.
Cllr Sizwe James (top), Cabinet Member for Transport, Economy and Smart Cities, said: “The foot tunnels are a well-used means of people being able to travel easily, and at no cost, back and forth across the river."
"We know that, although cycling is banned under the bye-law, many cyclists find the tunnels incredibly useful to get to and from work. Before we can look at making any changes, we need to know exactly how many people – pedestrians and cyclists – are using the tunnels on a daily basis and how we can manage them safely."
“So, please bear with us while we test this exciting new technology and our overhead messages, and help us – whether you’re a pedestrian or a cyclist - by giving us your feedback.”
The campaign is being trialled in both foot tunnels over the summer and tunnel users can give their feedback or suggestions to cycling-strategy@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
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