Smart Pedestrian Cities Laboratory

Based on immersive experiments conducted with volunteer pedestrians, urban planners and developers, as well as pilot projects promoting utilitarian walking, VIP seeks to promote walking as a recognized mode of transportation that is both pleasant and accessible to all. It also aims to take a critical look at smart cities and their impacts. VIP documents pedestrian experiences using data collection kits composed of:

• Portable ZEPHYR monitors to measure participants’ heart rates
• GARMIN VIBR Ultra 30 portable cameras with integrated GPS
• Moto G mobile phones reconditioned for location calibration and audio recording
• SCAN MEDICAL aging simulator
• Stroller and sled for children
• GO PRO HERO 7 video camera
• Tablet computers
• VIP also has cutting-edge computer equipment for analyzing and storing data.

VIP is available to faculty members, students, and research staff at the INRS Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre for their research projects. Lab resources can also be used for external collaborations or R&D contracts. Contact us

• Land use and urban planning
• Road network planning
• Pedestrian planning
• Public safety (during events)
• Technological or other mobility planning tools
• Development of smart projects
• Technology development
• Public health and injury prevention

VIP Lab was created with funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Opportunity Fund.