Congested traffic is a problem that plagues almost every major city, but these traffic-reducing initiatives are working to solve this.
Many cities like Montreal, Dubai and Paris are keen on investing in these traffic-reducing systems in order to improve road conditions. Notable examples include systems that aim to remove traffic from the roads, like 'Workhorse's' personal commuter helicopter, to those that work to reduce the number of collisions on the road, like the 'Lighted Zebra Crossings' in the Netherlands.
Many of these ideas are connected to an environmental benefit like reduced carbon emissions or the promotion of a vibrant local ecology. This suggests an increased global awareness as well as a willingness from law-makers to invest in solving of the damaging environmental effects of blocked traffic.
53 Traffic-Reducing Initiatives
From Bluetooth Traffic Sensors to Lighted Pedestrian Crosswalks:
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Personal Commuter Helicopters
The Workhorse Surefly Urban Helicopter Simplifies Morning Commutes
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Fashionable Electric Vehicles
Pix Presents Electromobility in the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Form
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Hyperloop Transportation Pods
The MIT Hyperloop Pod Would Carry Passengers and/or Cargo
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Infrastructure-Altering Rail Startups
Eco-Friendly Locomore Offers Cheap Train Tickets in Germany
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Smart Electric Scooters
The Unu Electric Scooter Delivers Top Speed No Matter the Charge Level
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Traffic-Alleviating Elevated Buses
China's TEB-1 is a Bus That Allows Cars to Pass Underneath It
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Two-Wheeled Delivery Robots
Teletretail is Developing an Automated Robot for the Roads
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Hydrogen Turbine Trains
The 'Spacetrain' Enhances Ground Travel with a Lightweight Design
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Cost-Effective Hyperloop Pods
The Waterloop Goose X Passenger Vehicle Design is Exceptional
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Living Green Bridges
This Organic Structure Provides a Safe Path for Wildlife in Seoul
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Electric Flying Quads
The Neva AirQuadOne Flying Vehicle is the First of Its Kind
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Underground Car Tubes
The CarTube Concept is a Public Transit Infrastructure Idea
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Hyperloop Highway Vehicles
The 'Hornet' Car Vehicle Design is an Automobile of the Future
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Dynamic Traffic Cones
These LED Pylons Are Highly Visible at Night and Entirely Eco-Friendly
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Solar-Powered Bike Lanes
A Polish Engineering Firm Developed a Luminous Solar-Powered Bike Path
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Safety-Enforcing Crosswalk Gates
China's Jaywalking Turnstiles Prevent Crossing Against the Light
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Sensor-Packed Electric Scooters
The Nilox Doc Pro 2 Scooter is a Connected Last Mile Travel Option
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Off-Road Electric Longboards
The 'Flex-Eboard' Longboard Has a Flexible Deck and More
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Semi-Autonomous Transport Pods
Einride's Vehicles of the Future Offer Autonomous & Remote Controls
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Groundbreaking Solar Panel Roads
France Has Built the World's First Solar-Powered Road
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Underwater Shipping Systems
Hyperloop One Increases Transportation Efficiency in Urban Waterways
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Intelligent Traffic Light Systems
These Traffic Lights Can Be 'Hacked' by the Elderly
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Pavement-Level Traffic Lights
These Lights for Pedestrians Were Introduced for Smartphone Users
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Modular Self-Driving Vehicles
The 'EDIT' Self-Driving Electric Car Can Suit Differing Needs
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eCommerce Delivery Trains
The Amazon 'Iris' Trains Expand Existing Infrastructure for Delivery
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Zero-Emission Hydrogen Trains
Alstom's Coradia iLint Train is Powered by a Hydrogen Fuel Cell
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Pedestrian-Powered Street Lights
These Solar Street Lights Are Placed in Tourist-Filled Las Vegas
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Rapid Tube-Based Commuting
Hyperloop One Hopes to Connect Helinski to Stockholm in 30 Minutes
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Space-Saving Urban Vehicles
The 'Car2Go' Automobile Concept Stands Up When Parked to Save Space
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Electric Car Charging Towers
Ennead Architects' Car Charging Tower Could Replace Gas Stations
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Honking Traffic Sensors
#RoadsthatHonk Uses Smart Road Sensors to Make Hairpin Bends Safer
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Safe Turning Intersections
'Continuous Flow Intersections' Speed Up Traffic and Reduce Accidents
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Optimal Traffic Light Detectors
Audi's Traffic Light Information System Helps You Hit Green Lights
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Folding Electric Bikes
Brompton Electric's Collapsible Electric Bike is Portable and Sturdy
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Interactive Traffic Map
Interactive Map Steers You Clear of Los Angeles' Most Dangerous Roads
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Lighted Pedestrians Crosswalks
'Lighted Zebra Crossing' is a Safe Road Feature in the Netherlands
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Quick-Charging Electric Buses
Hyundai's 'Elec City' Bus is Fully Charged in Just Over an Hour
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Single-Person Travel Pods
'rLoop' Offers a Fast and Cost-Effective Way for One Person to Travel
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Autonomous Garbage Trucks
Volvo is Testing Out an Autonomous Waste Collection Vehicle
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Integrated Mapping Apps
The OneMap App Combines Map Services With Traffic Updates
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Multi-Level Car Tunnels
Elon Musk's 'The Boring Company' is Creatively Tackling Traffic Jams
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Bluetooth Traffic Sensors
Montreal is Using Mobile Devices and Sensors for Traffic Monitoring
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Radio-Interrupting Ambulances
This Emergency Vehicle Alert System Hijacks Car Radios in Sweden
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Jaywalking Prevention Sensors
France Is Using Motion Sensors to Stop Pedestrians from Jaywalking
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Cyclist Traffic Light Sensors
The Spring Lab Flo Sensor Helps Cyclists Catch Green Lights
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Countdown Traffic Lights
The 'FIK' City Traffic Lights Indicate How Much Time is Left on a Stage
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Autonomous Public Transportation Systems
BIG and Hyperloop One Will Build Hyperloop Pods in Dubai
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Traffic-Avoiding Car Apps
Waze for Android Auto Brings the App to Your Car's Infotainment System
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Traffic-Alleviating Apps
The Darb App Offers Route Alternatives to Reduce Traffic Congestion
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Congestion-Fighting Traffic Apps
The VicRoads App Alerts Drivers to Road and Traffic Conditions
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Traffic-Updating Buses
Transport for London Now Has Buses with Real-Time Traffic Updates
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Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
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Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles
The 'Karbike' Combines Advantages Of E-Bikes and Micro-Cars
Red Light Therapy Cafes
Paris' 48 Collagen Café Pairs Infused Lattes & LED Red Light Therapy
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Illuminated Cycling Helmets
The 'Life' Helmet Features Two Elegant Strips Of Battery-Powered Light
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Compact Electric City Cars
KG Motors' 'mibot' Offers Enhanced Mobility
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks
Hyzon Motors and New Way Trucks Have Entered into a Partnership
Sustainable Smart City Solutions
Omniflow is Illuminating Sustainable Smart Cities with Edge AI
Tracking Device Safety Implementations
Google is Rolling Out Anti-Stalking Measures to Trackers
Tree-Lined Urban Highways
The Dubai Green Spine Will Include One-Million Trees
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Driving App Enhancements
Waze Voice Feature Update Enhances Hands-Free Driving Safety
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Wireless E-Bike Charging Systems
MobiDock Launched a Charging Ecosystem for Bikes and Scooters
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Electric Car-Sharing Programs
Prima at Paseo South Gulch Has Partnered with Envoy Technologies
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
Collision Alert Bike Systems
The Roadio System is for Electric Bikes and Mopeds
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Next-Generation E-Bike Capsules
Pedego Created Three New E-Bike Models for the US Market
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Newly Built Mindfulness Cities
The Gelephu Mindfulness City Will Be Built South of Bhutan
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Intelligent Grid-Reactive EV Chargers
This Kevee Smart EV Charging Technology is Advanced
Integrated Transportation Centers
The Jinjialing Overpass Underground Transportation Center Opens
Optimized Driving Route Tools
Routora Promises to Reduce Drive Time by 30%
Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights
Trek Bicycle Unveils the Carback Radar Rear Bike Light
AI-Powered Building Systems
This Solution from Honeywell and Cisco Reduces Energy Consumption
Drunk Driving Detection Tools
VinAI Strives to Make the Roads Safer for Drivers & Pedestrians
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
Expressway Re-Routed Stormwater Gardens
Agency—Agency and SHEEEP Design the Staging Grounds
AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes
This eBike is Equipped With ChatGPT, Anti-Theft Protections and More
Cyclist Safety-Focused Smart Sensors
Vivacity Sensors are Helping with Keeping Bikers Safe
Zero-Emission Mobile Repair Trucks
Labatt Breweries of Canada Enhances Its Delivery Fleet
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Smart Safety-Focused Hardhats
Knowit Worked with a Polish Company on a Safety-Improving Hardhat
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Street-Informed Collaborative E-Bikes
Daily Paper Taps the Help of Super73 to Create the ZX Bike
5G-Enabled e-Bikes
Orbic's 5G e-Bike Integrates 5G Connectivity and AI Tech
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
AI-Powered Location Technologies
The City of Busan Unveils the 'Finding All' AI Technology
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Retail Body Cam Initiatives
Pret a Manger Employees are Testing Out Body Cams for Personal Safety
Recycling Advocate Holograms
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Building-Specific Charging Cooperatives
Elby Introduces a Solution for Charging Electric Cars
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Connected Cyclist Radar Systems
The Bryton Gardia R300L Keeps Riders Visible and Informed
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Autonomous Driving Headlights
Mercedes-Benz Automated Driving Marker Lights Have a Turquoise Color
Breakneck Wireless Connection Technologies
Huawei's 'Nearlink' Offers High Speed & Low Latency
AI-Driven Traffic Management Technologies
Rekor Systems Celebrates Adoption of Its Rekor Command™
Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns
VCCP Creates Public Transport Safety Campaigns for the TFL
Underwater Bicycle Parks
VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism Completes the IJboulevard
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
AI-Backed Waste Sorters
Leduc Residents Will Now Receive Postcards with AI Green Cart Insights
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
Litter-Reducing Bitcoin Progams
Swedish City Malmö Introduces a Buttcoin ‘Crypto’ Program
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Dedicated Electric Vehicle Stations
ChargeStop Works in the Growing EV Market in Canada
Senior Living Tech Accelerators
Rose Villa Senior Living & The Malden Collective Launch LiveWell™
LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations
Prague's Airport is Getting a Sustainable and High-Tech Update
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Motion Sensor Automation Lighting
Philips Hue Launches a New Slew of Updates and Lighting
Peformance-Enhancing Taxi Apps
Ajman Transport Authority Debuts a 'Cabby' Application for Taxis
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Urban Digital Control Centers
Veolia North America Makes Strides in New Orleans
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Updated Map-Navigation Apps
The Waze App is Implementing a Slew of New Updated Features
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Recycled Automaker Fleets
Mercedes-Benz Plans to Use Recycled Raw Materials to Build New Cars
Accessible Urban Rest Areas
The City of St. John's Increases Accessibility in Parks
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Campus-Wide Bike Sharing Services
UBC is Rolling Out the 'Mobi' Sharing Service On Campus
Tech-Enhanced Hybris Political Models
Pedro Markun Delievrs a New Approach to Brazilian Politics
E-Bike Voucher Programs
The City of Boulder is Investing in Sustainable Transit with Vouchers
AI-Powered Signage Apps
Parky AI Was Created for Understanding Confusing Montreal Traffic Signs
Smart Bike Docking Stations
Urban Racks Improves the Cycling Experience in British Columbia
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Cambodian Smart Waste Services
Smart Clean Siem Reap is a Pilot Project for Smart Waste Collection
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Smart Transit Solutions
NEXCOM is Unveiling a New Mobility System for Public Transit at APTA 2023
State-Partnered Free E-Bike Programs
Hillsboro and The Street Trust Launched a Ride2Own Program
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Charitable E-Bike Initiatives
Lectric Bikes Partnered with Mr. Beast to Give Away 600 Bikes
GHG-Reducing Hotels
Choice Hotels is Committed to Reducing its Eco Footprint through Various Means
Expanding City Cycle Paths
London's Cycleway Network Now Extends 400 Kilometers
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
Web3 Cybersecurity Initiatives
Hong Kong Debuts a New Metaverse Initiative for Security and Safety
Cross-Seat Bridge Systems
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in South China Breaks World Records
Biocentric Lighting Systems
BrainLit Mimicks the Natural Light Cycle to Enhance Well-Being
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot
Community Water Access Points
Paulo Moreira Architectures Completes the Luanda Waterpoints
Waterway-Tracking Travel Apps
Kreuzungen Helps You Identify The Rivers You Crossed on Your Journey