The Transport Department (TD) today (March 26) announced that the 24th batch of the Smart Traffic Fund, this one involving two projects, has been approved by the Management Committee, with a total grant of around $6.9 million.

     The two approved projects in the latest batch cover (1) enhancement of the precision and reliability of vehicle positioning and navigation in Hong Kong's urban environments via integrating Low Earth Orbit satellite technology with Global Navigation Satellite Systems; and (2) calculation of vehicle positions and speeds with simultaneous detection of traffic volume via analysing time delay and frequency shift of vehicle-reflected echoes of emitted 5G millimetre-wave signals.
 
     Details of the projects are available on the Fund's website (www.stf.hkpc.org).

     The Fund accepts applications throughout the year to provide funding support to local organisations and enterprises for conducting research and applying innovation and technology, with the objectives of enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing the efficiency of the road network or road space, and improving driving safety. All applications are considered and assessed in batches by the Management Committee, which is chaired by the Deputy Commissioner for Transport/Planning and Technical Services, and comprises representatives from the Government, experts in the industry and relevant stakeholders.

     The TD appeals to interested organisations and enterprises for participation to help make the Fund a success and to build Hong Kong into a more liveable and sustainable city by driving Hong Kong toward a new era of transportation.
 
     Application details are available on the Fund's website. For enquiries, please contact the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Secretariat of the Fund, on 2788 5536 or stf_sec@hkpc.org.

Ends/Thursday, March 26, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:00

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