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According to the article “Smart Road Technology: Digital Highways of The Future” (2020), when considering the future development and transformation of modern transport, the road is frequently disregarded. The article mentions that roads can be a platform for a host of innovations that will improve driving safety and efficiency. Internet of Things (IoT) devices are integrated and used in smart roads to enhance safety and efficiency of road users. There is a claim in the article that many authorities have recognized the importance of smart roads but the article further elaborate that developing smart city infrastructure at scale can be expensive and complicated. Leaders can implement smart road projects in stages, starting with small-scale initiatives that give fundamental understanding before moving on to large-scale initiatives. The article concludes that the authorities gradually realized that people could only benefit from modern transportation technologies if a significant investment in road infrastructure was made. To sum up, this article states that smart roads are crucial for transport innovations.


Sonia Ratia (May 2020). Smart Road Technology: Digital Highways of the Future. https://vrioeurope.com/en/smart-road-technology-digital-highways-of-the-future/

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