City Data Story

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City Data Hub

The hub brings together almost 400 data sets, painting a living and breathing picture of life in the city. It gives citizens, businesses, communities and decision-makers open access to the latest information on everything from pass rates at different driving test centres, to the location of bike racks and footfall in retail areas. data.glasgow.gov.uk

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Sensors

Traffic sensors around the city are now connected to the city data hub creating a wealth of data that can be analysed. Using this insight we can better understand and improve traffic flow through the city. The new Glasgow Operations Centre can now also help emergency vehicles by controlling traffic lights where possible to create a ‘green wave’ of green crossings. Find our more here

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Internet of Things

Millions of devices are starting to become part of the Internet of Things; enabled by the internet to bring a smarter experience to our homes and lives. This growth in devices and sensors will produce a wealth of new data that we can start to understand and make smart choices with!

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My Glasgow App

Glasgow has developed a new smart phone app to enable people to report issues in the city and get feedback on their reports. Using technology to engage citizens can empower individuals and communities, improve customer service and enhance service efficiency. Find out more here

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Business Growth

Combining data from a range of source such as footfall, traffic flow and city events we can produce a clearer picture of when and where our city is busy to help businesses maximise their impact in the market.

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Energy Efficient

The Glasgow Cycling App connects you to new cycle routes in the city created by other cyclists. By anonymously sharing these routes, city planners can make future decisions based on how people really use the city. Find out more here

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Smart Lighting

New street lighting being trialled in Glasgow makes smarter use of this vital city infrastructure. Using highly efficient LEDs and motion sensitive lighting cuts down on energy usage and operation costs. A range of sensors to monitor pollution and footfall can be ‘plugged in’ to provide data on the city in real time. This data is then relayed to the City Data Hub and Operations Centre for better analysis and even safety control. Find out more here

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Social Transport

Glasgow City Council has a significant requirement for a modern, efficient social transport fleet to transport children with additional support needs, adults with learning disabilities and people attending residential or day care services across the city. Demand responsive technology has improved journey planning and scheduling, driver and management information and optimisation of routes. Find out more here

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Stalled Spaces

New approaches to the spaces in our city allow people to re-use empty or ‘stalled’ spaces for new uses such as community vegetable growing.

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Walking App

From local history to vital services, a future city will help you connect to your neighbourhood like never before. Apps such as the Glasgow Walking App make discovering the detail and history of your community more accessible. Find out more here

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Cycling App

The Glasgow Cycling App connects you to new cycle routes in the city created by other cyclists. By anonymously sharing these routes, city planners can make future decisions based on how people really use the city. Find out more here

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Neighbourhood Apps and Maps

By crowd sourcing we can gather a huge amount of knowledge about the history, services and events in an area. In the Gorbals we are trialling Neighbourhood Apps and Maps that make this knowledge available and editable by the community.