Accurate CO2 and Traffic Monitoring in Podgorica

Poor air quality in Podgorica is a potential threat to public health. To mitigate the threat, the correlation between air quality and vehicle traffic should be investigated. To do this, a large body of high-resolution, real-time air quality and traffic data must be analysed. We achieve this by deploying a state-of-the-art, near real-time sensor network for traffic and CO₂ across Podgorica. The initiative will integrate data from monitoring stations that we deploy, meteorological stations and satellite observations, leveraging AI-powered data fusion and predictive models. By integrating these datasets, we will deliver a user-friendly dashboard for local authorities that provides access to real time and historical data, pollution trend forecasts and actionable recommendations, such as adjustable speed limits and traffic restrictions.

In addition, long-term strategies and policy changes for air pollution mitigation and sustainable transportation planning will be provided, including the establishment of low-emission zones, restrictions on open fires, optimisation of heating solutions, support for low-carbon logistics and the planting of trees across the city. The project, co-funded by RAPTOR, involves collaboration between TEA Group srl, an Italian company with a strong track record for developing and deploying advanced environmental monitoring solutions, and the municipality of Podgorica. The pilot will run in October and November 2025, and will lay the groundwork for further developments, subject to the municipality’s interest.