Mobility Talks 27: How can better mobility planning reduce air and noise pollution in cities?
With many European cities struggling to meet the air quality limits recommended by the World Health Organisation or the ones set out in the regulation, measures to reduce air pollution in urban areas are a central part of the sustainable mobility transition. These efforts are often not limited to air pollution, but often have positive […]
Mastering mobility at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress
The Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, welcomed over 25,000 attendees from 130 countries to Barcelona last week. Now in its fourth year, the congress ran alongside the Smart City Expo World Congress, drawing students, researchers, businesses, city officials and industry experts to discuss this year’s theme: “Move Better.” […]
Leadingirls 2024 with Girls Go Circular
Leadingirls presents an opportunity for secondary school and sixth-form students to connect with role models who can help them envision a future career shaped by the impact of scientific-technological advancement and the digital revolution. During the event, students will have the chance to meet accomplished women in fields such as science, technology, engineering, the arts, […]
Mapping accessible pathways
The Accessibility Pathways Project, a collaborative initiative by Dreamwaves and the municipality of Helsinki, aims to address the critical need for accurate, real-time accessibility data in urban environments. Inspired by Helsinki’s commitment to inclusivity and the need for a quick, cost-efficient solution to identify accessible paths for individuals with mobility challenges, this project leverages cutting-edge […]
Simple and safe cycling and walking navigation system
The MARKED project aims to enhance the MOB+ platform in Vila Nova de Gaia to encourage walking and cycling asprimary modes of transport. This initiative integrates community insights and existing digital data to map safe and accessible cycling and walking routes. We will develop an innovative and intuitive routing system and introduce physical wayfinding elements. […]
Traffic Intelligent Drone Evaluation using Artificial Intelligence
The solution we propose in this project responds to the challenge set by Fingal County Council in Ireland to evaluate a “quiet street”. It is one of the most effective and efficient solutions that have been developed so far. The project carries out a simultaneous observation of all the required metrics, including traffic volume, patterns, […]
GaiaHub
GaiaHub is dedicated to delivering high-accuracy licence plate recognition using video data. Our system will utilise cameras equipped with sophisticated image processing capabilities to identify vehicle licence plates upon entry and exit of designated zones in Liepāja. By linking plate data to a vehicle registry, we can extract specific vehicle characteristics (type, model year and […]
WISP SOLUTIONS
WISP Solutions aims to address the critical issue of traffic congestion and inefficiency in urban mobility within the city of Košice. This initiative will introduce an AI-driven traffic light management system designed to enhance urban mobility by leveraging real-time data and existing infrastructure. The project’s primary goal is to reduce traffic congestion, prioritise public and […]
AIPECRA
The AI Pedestrian Crossing Accessibility (AIPECRA) project aims to improve the accessibility and safety of pedestrian infrastructure in Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain, through advanced AI technology. The core objective is to create a detailed and accurate inventory of pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, and intersections, ensuring data integration into the city’s Geographic Information System (GIS). This […]
EIT Urban Mobility Master School opens applications on 15 November 2024
Get ready for a transformative journey – This 15 November, EIT Urban Mobility Master School is opening applications for its three distinguished master’s programmes on Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions, Smart Mobility Data Sciences & Analytics, and Business Engineering in Urban Mobility. To adapt and guide the massive transformation the world’s cities are undergoing these days, […]
Green Flow
Greenroads will address the pressing challenges of urban traffic management and safety in Ghent, Belgium. The project is inspired by the citys need to efficiently manage increasing traffic volumes, reduce congestion and enhance road safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. As a forward-thinking city committed to sustainability, Ghent has partnered with Greenroads to leverage cutting-edge […]
2024 EIT KIC Discovery Day
We are excited to announce the 2024 EIT KIC Discovery Day: Unveiling opportunities on Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 10.00 – 12.00h CET, online. This open EIT HEI Initiative online event aims to showcase exciting opportunities within the EIT KICs. We’ll highlight strong examples of EIT KIC projects that can build on the activities from the […]
EIT Urban Mobility Master School held the Kick-Off and Graduation Ceremony 2024 in Tartu, Estonia
Kick-Off The EIT Urban Mobility Master School is delighted to welcome 80 new students as they embark on an exciting two-year academic journey! During a dynamic three-day Kick-Off event in Tartu, Estonia, students tackled five real-life challenges faced by the city, showcasing their creativity and problem-solving skills. With the heart of the city just a […]
Autonomous Vehicles: Rethink What You Know
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) aren’t just about shiny tech and fancy cars—they have the potential to completely reshape how we move through cities. But how? And for the better? Join Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) on October 29 for a FREE webinar in partnership with All Things Urban, where we’ll break down what’s really going on with AVs and how they […]
Deep Tech Skills Days 2024
The flagship event of the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative – Deep Tech Skills Days 2024 – is set to take place on 12-13 November in Warsaw, Poland. This two-day event will bring together stakeholders committed to skilling, upskilling, and reskilling talents in deep tech fields, providing an opportunity to connect with new stakeholders, companies, training organisations and […]
New Highlights Report showcases impactful projects and programmes of 2024
EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Technology and Innovation (EIT), a body of the European Union, has released its annual “Highlights Report” for 2024. The report spotlights a selection of projects and programmes that took place across the last year, as well as highlighting key interactions with stakeholders across Europe. The […]
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2024
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (5-7 November, Barcelona), jointly organised by Fira Barcelona andEIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, is the go-to event for smart urban mobility. We’ve learned the hard way that moving faster is not always a synonym of moving greener. Our reliance […]
Mastering mobility: public transport microincentives
Public transport relies on subsidies to operate in many cities and regions around the world. Subsidized public transport aims to ensure accessibility for all users and makes the mode more competitive, encouraging increased ridership and uptake over private vehicle use. Importance of subsidies and incentives Subsidies and incentives for public transportation have long been seen […]
Mastering mobility: LEV batteries
Light electric vehicles (LEVs) are rapidly becoming a key component of modern urban mobility, with significant growth expected in the industry over the coming years. In Europe, LEVs are already outselling electric vehicles (EVs), with the market projected to triple by 2030 and double again by 2040. In 2022 alone, 10 million LEVs were sold […]
Digital Twins for Smart Mobility – 2nd edition
In recent years, digital twins (DTs) have revolutionised the engineering world as a result of sensor and data advancements. However, despite the prevalence of simulation models, complete DTs are uncommon in the mobility sector due to a lack of general knowledge on the topic. Therefore, after the considerable success of the first edition of the […]
Sustainable transport infrastructure planning
The course is focused on target-oriented sustainable infrastructure planning within the framework of the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals. As shown by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), researchers and many countries; the current trajectory of increasing road traffic is incompatible with climate objectives and the 2030 […]
Real estate development for (future) mobility
The aim of this project is to address the knowledge gap in conventional planning and sketching practices, where the spatial requirements for mobility services are often overlooked or inadequately considered, resulting in poorly developed spaces and functionality. As sustainable transportation becomes an increasingly integral aspect of urban development, developers must adhere to new requirements and […]
Get Ready for EIT Alumni CONNECT 2024!
🌟 Excitement is building as EIT Alumni CONNECT 2024 approaches! 🌟 Mark your calendars for this incredible annual event, designed to bring together the brightest minds from the EIT Alumni community. It’s a unique opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas, and empower a thriving community of entrepreneurs and innovators shaped by the EIT KIC programmes in […]
Addressing the Gender Gap: How to Make Urban Mobility Work for All? – Webinar
Does your city’s mobility system truly work for everyone? Urban mobility is the lifeblood of our cities, yet for too many, navigating these systems feels like an obstacle course. Women and marginalized groups often find their needs overlooked in the design and operation of transport services, leading to significant gaps in safety, accessibility, and convenience. […]
