The new nationwide FixMyStreet service launched in April offers a simple, uniform way of reporting faults and shortcomings in an urban environment as it passes the report to the appropriate municipality no matter where in Sweden you happen to be. We have now integrated FixMyStreet with Infracontrol Online, which distributes information to the right person,…
Illegal graffiti is a form of vandalism and a major concern in many municipalities. It pollutes the public space, creates insecurity and costs a lot of money and resources to clean up. One way to face this growing problem is to report all graffiti to the police immediately, recommends BRÅ, the Swedish crime prevention council.…
The Beach Cleaning Map, a service provided by Infracontrol on behalf of the West Coast Foundation (Västkuststiftelsen), has been a great success as a simple tool to mark areas where cleaning is needed as well as where cleaning has already taken place along the Swedish west coast. It also makes it easier for the municipalities…
The ferry company Färjerederiet is part of the Swedish Transport Administration and operates 40 ferry routes across the country with approximately 70 ferries. Precise and reliable traffic information is an essential part of the service to reduce stress for passengers and make it easier to plan their journey. The information is provided through various channels,…
We recently concluded this year’s user survey, which gathered the thoughts and opinions of Infracontrol Online users. The survey was opened from June through August and we received many good, useful responses. The results show that we have many satisfied users, which was good to hear, but just as important are the observations about things…
City of Borås. Photo: AdobeStock Winter darkness and high energy costs highlight the importance of monitoring public lighting efficiently. Borås is one of the cities that has therefore chosen to connect its streetlights to Infracontrol Online. After a smaller pilot project last year, 90 additional units have now been added. The smart and adaptable control…
Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest preserved city, was established in 970 and has likely employed various methods to manage any issues and concerns from its citizens over the centuries. However, it wasn’t until more than 1,000 years later that the city decided to adopt Infracontrol Online to streamline its technical management and enhance service for residents. This…
Uddevalla began the assignment by introducing Infracontrol Online into the municipality’s technical administration in September, 2012. Following a quick, simple startup, they have now been using the service for just over three months. The result is improved control over events in the municipality, which means they can provide better information and service to residents. At…
In summing up the past year, we note that a further 42 municipalities chose to connect to Infracontrol Online during 2015. In all, there are almost 100 municipalities that now have the means to simplify their technical administration and improve service to their citizens. Fault reports and alarms are quickly and simply passed on to…
