DALLAS, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), in collaboration with O2 and
AECOM, is working with Transport for London (TfL) to provide transport
demand-related data and information for London using big data analysis technology. TfL
is the integrated transport authority responsible for the operation
of the public transport network and main roads in London.
The four parties are working together to fuse anonymized mobile
network "event data" with a diverse range of complementary data
sets to better understand travel patterns across London. Mobile devices (e.g. phones and
tablets) generate event data as they communicate with the network
in which they are connected.
Ideally, this project will reduce the need for paper surveys to
understand where people are travelling to and from, revealing how
the transport network enables them to complete their journeys.
The event data is being sourced through O2's Data & Insights
platform using anonymized and aggregated data from the O2 network,
providing a much higher sample rate and richer dataset compared to
more traditional data collection methods. Advanced Big Data
analytics will then be used to understand and identify trends from
the combined data, providing a more detailed understanding of how
people use the city's transport network at various times of the
day. This will then be used in TfL's strategic models – allowing
planned transport investment to be more accurately focused on where
it is most beneficial to reduce delays and increase capacity.
"With London's population currently at 8.8 million, and forecast
to grow by 2M to 10.8M by 2041*, it is important to leverage the
power of new technology to help TfL address the transport
challenges facing the city," said Jacobs Buildings and
Infrastructure Europe Senior Vice President and General Manager
Donald Morrison. "The use of big
data represents a significant step change, with current models
based on data collected using traditional methods such as roadside
interviews and paper surveys. The insight gained will enable TfL to
improve urban mobility and make better informed investment
decisions."
Jacobs' Global Solutions Director for Transport Planning, and
the overall project leader, Stephen
Rutherford said: "To our knowledge, this is the first time
such a large scale, big data project using mobile phone event data
has been undertaken in a complex world city such as London. The step change allows us to
statistically fuse the multi-modal, anonymized mobile data with
other emerging app-based data sources to develop a full pattern of
trip-making across London."
"This exciting project is an example of how we are bringing
intelligent big data to the center of infrastructure decision
making," added Morrison. "This builds on Jacobs' leading digital
solutions in the urban mobility arena and is a great example of how
we are helping our clients push the boundaries by combining the
latest technology with our deep understanding of the industry and
our clients' needs."
Managing Director for O2 Data & Insights Dave Sweeney said, "We've learned a great deal
about how to turn mobile event data into actionable insights for
the transport industry over the past few years, working with
leading road and rail organizations, and we are thrilled to be
working with Jacobs, AECOM and TfL to enhance London's transport network."
"The transport sector – particularly in cities – is a vast
generator of big data," said AECOM Regional Director,
Transportation, Paul Hanson.
"Advancements in analytics, enhanced computing and improvements in
mobile connectivity have opened up the potential to combine and use
these big datasets in new and exciting ways. The potential
transport benefits could be considerable, and include greater
predictive capacity, leading to better transport and land-use
planning; new behavioral insights; better customer services and
better network utilization and performance. This in turn can lead
to greater economic competitiveness and growth, together with the
improved quality of life for residents."
Jacobs Connected Enterprise (JCE) is a suite of integrated
capabilities and solutions to enable digital transformation. JCE
provides clients the capability to connect, protect and analyze
operational systems and data. JCE spans several core functional
categories, including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), IT
and network infrastructure, cloud solutions, data analytics and
cyber security.
About Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With
$15 billion in fiscal 2017 revenue
when combined with full-year CH2M revenues and a talent force of
more than 77,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services
including scientific, technical, professional and construction- and
program-management for business, industrial, commercial, government
and infrastructure sectors. For more information, visit
www.jacobs.com, and connect with Jacobs on LinkedIn, Twitter,
Facebook and Instagram.
About O2
O2 is a mobile network operator and the principal commercial brand
of Telefónica U.K. Limited, which is part of the global
telecommunications group Telefónica S.A, headquartered in
Spain and operating in
Europe, and North, Central and
South America. O2 was awarded Best
Network Coverage in 2018 by uSwitch and with over 32 million
connections to the network, it runs 2G, 3G and 4G services across
the U.K., as well as operating its nationwide O2 Wifi service. The
company is the network of choice for mobile virtual network
operators such as giffgaff, Sky Mobile and Lyca Mobile as well as
managing a 50:50 joint venture with Tesco for Tesco Mobile.
About AECOM
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. AECOM designs, builds,
finances and operates infrastructure assets for governments,
businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully
integrated firm, AECOM connects knowledge and experience across its
global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex
challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to
resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure
nations, the work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A
Fortune 500 firm, AECOM had revenue of approximately $18.2 billion during fiscal year 2017. See how
AECOM delivers what others can only imagine at aecom.com and
@AECOM.
* Mayor's Transport Strategy 2018 (London)
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