Residents and guests of the first «smart» city of Arkadag in Turkmenistan will use urban transport that meets the most stringent environmental standards and operates on the basis of digital technologies.
It should also be specially noted that the city has an extensive road transport infrastructure that meets international standards. Wide spacious avenues, streets and roundabouts are equipped with modern lighting, video surveillance and control systems. In particular, the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) uses innovative developments in the modeling of transport systems and the regulation of traffic flows. Carefully thought out installation of appropriate road signs. All this contributes to increasing the information content, safety and efficiency of road traffic and, in general, optimizing the interaction of all its participants - drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The main function of ITS is the introduction of «smart» roads equipped with intelligent technologies.
New electric buses and electric taxis are called upon to provide high-quality and cultural service for residents and guests of the city of Arkadag. A QR code option has been created to use programs such as «Duralga» and «Ynamly taksi». There are terminals for making non-cash fare payments and online orders. Convenience for passengers is also determined by dedicated lanes for public transport on highways.
«Smart» routes allow drivers to save travel time and avoid traffic jams. Registration of waybills and monitoring of traffic are carried out using a digital system. In addition, using the capabilities of the device installed in the electric buses, a special mobile software was created, including information about the routes of movement, the time of arrival of vehicles at stops, which, by the way, are distinguished by their originality. And of course, the operation of electric buses and electric vehicles will help maintain the city's environmental well-being.
The work of «smart» car parks and charging stations for electric vehicles located in the city of Arkadag is controlled and regulated using special sensors and modern information and communication technologies. designed to quickly find free places for transport and regulate the work of parking lots. It should also be noted that the territories adjacent to avenues, streets and related road infrastructure facilities have been well-maintained and landscaped.