This scheme sees improvements to junctions along key corridors in Northampton town centre, resulting in improved journey times and reliability.

Funding Stream: Local Growth Fund (LGF)
LGF Awarded: £3.5m
Total Project Cost: £3.5m
Delivery Partner: West Northamptonshire Council 
Project Status: Completed March 2020
Projected Outputs: This project will benefit 2700 new homes by 2022, with 5 new digital totems, 120 journey time sensors, 15 variable message signs, 10 smart junctions with bus priority, 30 bus stops with real time passenger information, 6 LEV charging points and an electric bike hire network
Website:  https://www.smartmovenorthamptonshire.net/

January 2020

• Augmented reality app launched to improve journeys. Read more about this here: https://www.semlep.com/news/2020/augmented-reality-app-aims-to-improve-journeys-in-northamptonshire/    

October 2019

• Work finalised to enable the installation of five SMILER totems during Q3.  A sixth totem has been discussed and agreed in principle, with installation possible during this same timescale.
• Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle Strategy and Electric Bike feasibility studies presented to Boroughs and Districts within the County.  Working group to be established to co-ordinate approach to charging infrastructure and bidding opportunities.
• Connected Bus Stop technology and app included as part of University of Northampton Freshers Week event.  The event was a success with 300 students signing up to test the app.  Plan to roll-out more widely and to new developments in Q4.
• Planning underway for latter stages of project including additional technology and legacy arrangements.

February 2018