Urban Mobility Flow 2026
EIT Urban Mobility is taking part in the Urban Mobility Flow 3rd Summit, taking place on 17 September 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland. The summit brings together public authorities, industry leaders and urban mobility experts. Together, they will explore practical solutions for more sustainable and efficient urban transport. This year’s edition is held under the theme […]
ROADSCOR+
The ROADSCOR+ project (Extending conflict-based safety insights to unsignalized intersections and safe introduction of Automated vehicles using Roadscor) aims to transform road safety evaluation by moving from reactive analysis to proactive risk prediction. Road crashes cost European society approximately €280 billion annually, and progress toward “Vision Zero”—the international ambition to eliminate all traffic fatalities—has recently stalled. This stagnation […]
Mastering mobility: perceptions of safety in active mobility
While electrification is central to net-zero emissions strategies, reducing emissions at scale also requires a significant shift toward active mobility – walking, cycling and other forms of micromobility. These modes are among the most sustainable and space-efficient forms of urban transport available, as well as advantageous for personal health. Yet despite growing investment in cycling lanes, shared scooters and pedestrian infrastructure, uptake will always be hindered […]
Transport Research Arena 2026
EIT Urban Mobility will participate in the Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026, taking place on 18–21 May 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. The Transport Research Arena (TRA) is Europe’s leading conference dedicated to transport research and innovation. The event was initiated by the European Commission together with key stakeholders from the European transport sector. TRA brings […]
Predicting risk to save lives: new approaches to urban road safety
Urban streets are becoming increasingly complex and are having significant impacts on road safety. Growing population density, a rise in cycling and micromobility, and continued reliance on private vehicles are intensifying competition for limited road space. This complexity has disproportionately affected vulnerable road users (VRUs). VRUs, including pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users, represent 70% of […]
RIS Education Open Call 2026: 16 projects selected across Europe
We are proud to announce that 16 new RIS Education projects have been selected following the RIS Education call launched in June 2025. The call attracted strong interest, with 62 proposals submitted by organisations from over 20 countries. This response further strengthens the programme’s geographical and thematic reach across the RIS region. The newly supported […]
Mastering mobility after dark
Across Europe, millions of people travel after dark: commuting from late shifts, cycling home, walking through neighbourhoods or using scooters to bridge their last mile. In winter, when darkness falls early but daily life continues, people still need to get to and from work, education and essential services, often in conditions that make navigating streets and public space more […]
The power of connected vehicle data: Compass IoT transforming traffic management and road safety
Compass IoT, a digital infrastructure and traffic analytics company, is piloting their Road Intelligence platform and bespoke dashboards based on connected vehicle data with Transport for London (TfL) as part of the Road Intelligence for London Mobility (RILM) project. The EIT Urban Mobility co-funded project aims to empower TfL to make data-driven decisions that support the Mayor’s Transport Strategy to improve the experience of how Londoners live and travel around the city. As cities around […]
Mastering mobility with car-free days
Car-free days are deliberately scheduled interruptions of private motor traffic, typically lasting for a full day. During these events, streets or entire districts are cleared of cars and reclaimed for walking, cycling, public transport and community life. The result is an immediate transformation: quieter streets, cleaner air and space for people to enjoy, rather than […]
52 % of Spain’s road network is severely deteriorated, ASIMOB tech reveals
A new audit from the Asociación Española de la Carretera (AEC) published in July 2025, reveals that over 52 % of Spain’s interurban road network, more than 54,000 km out of roughly 101,700 km, shows serious or very serious deterioration. Examples of these damages range from deep pavement cracks and potholes to failing signage, safety barriers, and road […]
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025 (4–6 November, Barcelona) is the leading global event for smart urban mobility, co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. In an era of ever-growing cities and technological innovation, Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress stands as the […]
FabenodeIoT
FabenodeIoT introduces a revolutionary smart textile steering wheel cover, equipped with clinical-grade biomedical sensors for 24/7 driver health monitoring. Unlike existing camera-based systems, FabenodeIoT is fully GDPR-compliant, as it directly collects physiological data through touch, avoiding the use of biometric imagery. This ensures both accuracy and privacy, making it a superior alternative for municipalities prioritising […]
Study on non-exhaust emissions (NEE) in road transport
Why this study matters More than 96% of the European population was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations exceeding the World Health Organization’s annual air quality guideline limit in 2022 .Road transport is a primary source of particulate matter in urban areas. As exhaust emissions decrease, non-exhaust emissions (NEEs) – particles from brake, tyre and road wear […]
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches new hub to strengthen Spain’s innovation ecosystem
Madrid, 27 March 2025– The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has launched a new hub in Spain as part of its EIT Community aiming to fostering innovation and enhance regional cooperation. By connecting key stakeholders—including businesses, researchers, and educators—to Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, the newly established EIT […]
Curb management in Tel Aviv
In some areas of Tel Aviv, the number of micromobility vehicles, delivery motorbikes and large vehicles significantly impact pavement capacity, making it impossible and sometimes even dangerous for pedestrians to walk. In this project, the Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo will seek to understand different approaches to collecting data and managing kerb safety. Startup A.D Knight […]
Anti-theft bicycle and scooter measures in Tel Aviv
Every 18 minutes a bicycle or scooter is stolen in Tel Aviv. Theft is ranked as the second most important reason for not using micromobility. The city wants to address this pain point so that micro and active mobility users feel that their vehicles are secure and the number of users increases. Mosa, a London-based […]
Mastering mobility: autonomous vehicles and EU-alignment
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are not just a technological evolution but rather have the capacity to transform urban mobility. AVs’ potential to reduce traffic congestion, emissions and traffic fatalities while enhancing accessibility, represents an opportunity for Europe. Discussions at the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress session entitled Autonomous Technologies for Improved Mobility held in Barcelona in November, centred […]
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.” […]
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 […]
SmartDrive AI
SmartDrive AI is a cutting-edge technology designed to increase road safety by improving the efficiency and accuracy of accident reporting and providing decision-makers with valuable insights. The project involves Graz Linien, the public transport company in Graz, and Mapular, a Berlin-based startup specialising in geodata technologies. The inspiration for the project came from the need […]
Working session: New Mobility Guidelines | Generalitat de Catalunya
Noves Directrius nacionals de mobilitat de Catalunya | Inici de la participació (esdeveniment en CATALÀ) Les Directrius nacionals de mobilitat són un instrument de planificació clau per establir el marc general de la mobilitat a Catalunya, d’acord amb els preceptes de la Llei 9/2003. Guiaran l’elaboració dels plans directors, dels plans específics i dels plans […]
EIT Urban Mobility and Government of Catalonia collaborate on new National Mobility Guidelines
Barcelona. 7 November 2024 – EIT Urban Mobility is leading the definition and implementation of the participation plan for the New National Mobility Guidelines in collaboration with the Government of Catalonia. This initiative, which will update the guidelines approved in 2006, is being spearheaded by EIT Urban Mobility, which is responsible for presenting and organising […]
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 […]
CELESTE – second year
European cities are the object of severe problems related to high levels of congestion of road traffic. Current solutions for regulating traffic rely mostly on static speed limits defined by national and European regulations. However, this model fails to adapt to unforeseen circumstances such as adverse weather conditions, high levels of air pollution, or mass […]