The pathway to integrated smartness on Hong Kong’s roads could be long and costly. Our public transit system is arguably among the best in the world. How much better do we need it to work? On roads, smart mobility might improve safety, but can it also reduce traffic delays? Overall, will the gains of smarter cities be marginal or transformative, and will they be enough to motivate behavioural change and justify substantial fiscal commitments? The Hong Kong government will need to craft a convincing narrative that operational efficiencies will translate into a better quality of life for residents.
Hartley, Kris. (2023). “Hong Kong’s long road to being a smart city must be worth the cost.” South China Morning Post, 18 April.