One of the frustrations with the analysis of air quality data is the lack of representative vehicle activity data. Such data has the potential to generate useful information on source apportionment and hence provide insights into the most effective mitigation measures that should be considered to understand urban air pollution and improve air quality. ThisRead More
Our CEO, Mark Nicholson, discusses with Open Access Government magazine how local lockdown travel habits are already influencing the green recovery. With restrictions in the UK now easing, residents have spent much more time in their local area than ever before during lockdown. Whether it was walking around the local park, cycling around the area, orRead More
In this webinar, Ricardo and a panel of invited guests discussed how government and business can successfully navigate the easing of lockdown – whilst managing the key factors that impact air quality, human health and the provision of transport going forward. Panellists: Stuart Sneddon, Associate Director, Air Quality, Ricardo David Carslaw, Knowledge Leader, Air PollutionRead More
Artificial Intelligence cameras are being used in London and other cities in the UK to monitor social distancing. The sensors were initially developed by VivaCity to track the flow of traffic, cyclists and pedestrians and monitor how roads are being used. But when the country went into lockdown in March, VivaCity added on an extraRead More
Introduction We have released a new analysis of social distancing adherence to support researchers, local authorities, and government in decision-making around relaxation of current Covid-19 rules. There are widespread concerns about the economic impact of the UK’s current social distancing rules, intended to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. With countries such as FranceRead More
Examining the impact of Covid-19 on traffic flow in Cambridge. Throughout the pandemic VivaCity have been supporting clients and partners to improve understanding about the impact on transport modes usage and and traffic movement in towns and cities. Cambridge County Council has multiple VivaCity sensors installed across the city to monitor traffic flows. Michael Stevens,Read More