Grid Smarter Cities is proud to be shortlisted for the British Parking Awards in the ‘Parking Partnerships’ and ‘Parking Technology’ Award Categories for our groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind project on Walworth Road in collaboration with Southwark Council.
This follows further shortlisted entries earlier in the week for the Logistics UK Awards in the ‘Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year’ and ‘Decarbonisation Initiative of the Year’ Award categories.
The Walworth Road project is transforming urban logistics through its pioneering and innovative approach to kerbside management, helping cities reduce congestion and improve efficiency via Grid’s booking platform, Kerb® Delivery.
The Kerb® Delivery booking platform is a new technology for freight vehicles that enables drivers, operators and businesses to book loading and unloading space (both on desktop and app) in advance, reducing the inefficiency and environmental damage associated with searching for suitable places to stop.
Once registered, approved users can download a driver app to make and manage bookings. A web-based platform supports fleet operations staff to manage logistics movements within five loading bays (with a HGV-specific bay to facilitate larger deliveries) across both sides of Walworth Road alongside four dynamic, double-sided, e-ink smart signs providing real-time visibility of bay availability and usage.
By enhancing kerbside access, streamlining deliveries and reducing congestion during peak hours on Walworth Road, Kerb Delivery has:
- Improved safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians
- Reduced congestion and emissions
- Improved operations and compliance
- Minimised failed deliveries
- Saved money on fuel costs and PCNs
“We are proud to see our Walworth Road project shortlisted for the Parking Partnerships and Parking Technology categories in this year’s British Parking Awards. Walworth Road is redefining how kerb space can be utilised in a high street context, to its maximum potential, paving the way for smarter, safer and more sustainable cities. It’s exciting to see what’s possible when technology and innovation can meet the needs of the community and work hand-in-hand to drive change in our cities, a blueprint to help transform every high street.” – Neil Herron, CEO & Founder of Grid Smarter Cities
The British Parking Awards will be presented on 12th September at the Royal Lancaster. Read the full British Parking Awards shortlist here
The Logistics UK Awards will be presented on December 11th at Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge. Read the full Logistics UK Awards shortlist 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.
