Hampshire chooses Cityspace to deliver transport step change
Network of Smart Help Points, multimedia Smart Screens, Smart Columns and Bus TV provide state-of-the-art passenger services to support sustainable transport drive
London, 5th March 2008, Hampshire County Council has selected Cityspace to help deliver improved, sustainable transport services in Hedge End; a crucial development area in the county.
With funding granted from the Dept of Local Government and Communities’ New Growth Point Bid, Hants County Council aims to develop and promote sustainable transport in Hedge End. The area has undergone substantial growth across residential, leisure, business and retail in recent years. Much of this is a reflection of its prime location; good links to the M27 and road networks to Southampton, Winchester and the South Coast.
There is now a need for a high quality infrastructure to help stimulate modal shift, encourage operators to improve services and accommodate the ongoing development in the region and the Growth Point.
To this end, Cityspace is installing a network of 24 Smart Help Points providing links to Traveline, for new users and visitors to the area; 24 multimedia Smart Screens delivering real-time and other valuable information within new high quality bus shelters; three Smart Columns sited at key hubs, such as transport interchanges, retail and development areas and BusTV, offering rich media format for travel information and local news.
“We’ve enjoyed a successful partnership with Cityspace to date,” reflects Tony Brown, Principal Engineer, ITS, Hampshire County Council.
“This important development at Hedge End offers the opportunity to expand the existing networks and assess the benefits of intensive deployment in a concentrated area.”
“With this high profile project, we’re really raising the bar. We really needed a supplier with a shared ethos for delivering the highest quality solutions and we’re in no doubt that Cityspace will rise to the challenge.”
The rolling programme of deployments is schedule for completion this summer.
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For further information, please contact:
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Cityspace PR
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www.cityspace.com About Cityspace
Cityspace is in the business of making cities more accessible by giving people information and useful services where they’re needed most. It is uniquely placed to deliver a complete ‘digital city’ infrastructure.Since 1996 the company has been designing and delivering helpful services in public spaces through its innovative urban digital networks. These managed networks use the latest broadband technology to connect communities with real-time information at the point of need using interactive, broadcast and transactional services.
The company comprises three divisions:
Cityspace Transport works with transport authorities and rail and bus operators to deliver real-time information, journey planning, off-board ticketing and security which makes it easy to use public transport
Cityspace Wireless delivers outdoor wireless broadband networks for public access to online services and the internet, mobile working efficiencies for local authorities and wireless connectivity for fixed infrastructure, such as traffic signals and CCTV
Cityspace Interactive Media provides information and transactional services through self-service terminals in public spaces. Positioned in pedestrian hubs, these terminals help the public to reach their council, navigate the city and access job opportunities, free email and other useful services
Visit www.cityspace.com for more information.
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