Innovative kerbside management project demonstrates real-world impact of kerbside management scheme in Southwark.
Grid Smarter Cities is pleased to announce the release of a new case study showcasing the successful implementation of the kerbside management solution along Walworth Road in partnership with Southwark Council.
The company’s Kerb® Delivery solution was introduced in February 2024, enabling freight drivers to book their kerbside loading slots in advance. Delivery drivers book a slot using the Kerb® Delivery app, and when they arrive, the space is available for them to pull straight in – meaning no loitering in the carriageway or circling the roads. Grid Smarter Cities has even developed with GDS a two-sided, e-ink digital sign to go on the kerbside which integrates with the platform to display the booked vehicle’s details, including its registration number and time slot.
Following a successful trial and after an 18-month experimental traffic order, the project has proven to be very effective along the high street, improving access and efficiency as-well-as reducing congestion and parking stress and is now a permanent fixture along the high street.
In the case study, Neil Herron, CEO and Founder of Grid Smarter Cities, said: “This implementation has moved the needle on freight delivery and servicing activity from a first-come first first-served free-for-all all into an ordered and managed bookable kerbside service embraced by businesses, operators and enforcement and improving compliance.”
The case study is now live and available to download here
How to Start Using the Bays
The bays are live and bookable by delivery operators in the area who register in advance. There are no charges to use the bays and bookings can be made throughout 24 hours of the day. To sign up and start using the bays please register using this link or email us at southwarkkerb@gridsmartercities.com
Notes on the scheme:
- 5 bookable bays with adjunct loading options (virtual bays) with 4 double-sided signs
- 2 bays on the North side of the street and 3 bays on the South side of the street
- 0-15, 15-30, 30-45, 30-60, minute booking loading slots (longer than usual 20 minutes, bookings on the platform can be made in 15-minute increments)
- There are no charges to use the bays at any time of day
- One bespoke parking bay sized to meet the length and width requirements of a HGV freight vehicle is available on the North side of the road (to enable servicing to the nearby supermarket)
- The bays can still be used for 24hrs a day, enabling freight operators to deliver to local businesses with greater flexibility and certainty
About Grid Smarter Cities:
We specialise in building sustainable digital products that enable the smarter management of kerbside and freight logistics. Our knowledge of the ecosystem at the kerbside enables us to work with clients such as local authorities and operators to solve their challenges and with a tech solution at the kerbside.
