Public trials at SMLL help shape the overall future of mobility for urban communities. Our public trials often involve local residents and stakeholders in giving feedback and interacting with new systems and technologies, to help them understand consumer attitudes and observe how new transport methods may be adopted and used.

Public sector partnerships and track record

Many government funded organisations have already played a vital role in developing and working with SMLL. We’re proud of our partnerships and strong relationships with local and national government and associated organisations. Ground-breaking collaborative projects like GATEway, ENDEAVOUR, ATLAS and DRIVEN relied on SMLL for pioneering testing to generate knowledge and blueprints that will underpin the future of CAVs in our society.

National and local transport

With a responsibility to deliver safe and effective future transport solutions to meet a wide range of community needs, public sector organisations (such as our national and local road authorities), have many questions to answer about the safety, performance, reliability and cost of CAVs.

SMLL can help with performance evaluation and benchmarking in a real-world environment. Measure the impact of vehicles you’re considering on the environment and traffic flow and evaluate user benefits and barriers to adoption.

We provide technical advice, consultancy and project support, plus access to shared open source test data and analysis.

Urban transport infrastructure

Road infrastructure is critical for a future transport system that includes CAVs. Public sector organisations can compare and evaluate alternatives and emerging solutions, to inform the investment decisions they’ll need to make.  

In SMLL’s urban environment in London (or its virtual twin) you can see equipment and control systems in action and evaluate real-world connectivity scenarios for CAVs and related solutions. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of CAV spatial requirements within wider city infrastructure and design.