Periodic Reporting for period 1 - SUM (SEAMLESS SHARED URBAN MOBILITY)
Período documentado: 2023-06-01 hasta 2024-11-30
The SUM project focuses on revolutionizing urban mobility in over 15 European cities by 2026, with plans to expand to 30 cities by 2030. This initiative aims to seamlessly blend public transportation with new shared mobility systems, emphasizing interconnectivity, sustainability, and safety. SUM caters to a broad spectrum of users, including daily commuters, private organizations, and municipal authorities.
At the heart of the project is the development of five innovative strategies that combine technology and policy-making to overcome common hurdles in shared mobility, particularly for car-dependent populations. By leveraging incentives and policy changes, SUM seeks to encourage widespread adoption of shared mobility. A cornerstone of this initiative is the creation of an integrated mobility network, including efficient real-time management of shared mobility services, improved scheduling, and a unified ticketing system for shared and public transport. These solutions will be tested across 9 "Living Labs", cities where an assessment of their effectinevness and acceptance in the population will be performed. The goal is not just to refine technological tools to minimize travel times and promote shared mobility but also to guide European cities in adopting tailored push-and-pull measures suitable for diverse urban contexts.
SUM's vision aligns with the European Union's sustainable development goals, including reducing carbon emissions and advancing smart, eco-friendly transport solutions. Beyond technological progress, SUM emphasizes the societal and cultural aspects of mobility, drawing extensively from social sciences and humanities. This holistic approach ensures that mobility solutions address the needs of varied user groups and respond to the complexities of urban transport ecosystems.
At the heart of the project is the development of five innovative strategies that combine technology and policy-making to overcome common hurdles in shared mobility, particularly for car-dependent populations. By leveraging incentives and policy changes, SUM seeks to encourage widespread adoption of shared mobility. A cornerstone of this initiative is the creation of an integrated mobility network, including efficient real-time management of shared mobility services, improved scheduling, and a unified ticketing system for shared and public transport. These solutions will be tested across 9 "Living Labs", cities where an assessment of their effectinevness and acceptance in the population will be performed. The goal is not just to refine technological tools to minimize travel times and promote shared mobility but also to guide European cities in adopting tailored push-and-pull measures suitable for diverse urban contexts.
SUM's vision aligns with the European Union's sustainable development goals, including reducing carbon emissions and advancing smart, eco-friendly transport solutions. Beyond technological progress, SUM emphasizes the societal and cultural aspects of mobility, drawing extensively from social sciences and humanities. This holistic approach ensures that mobility solutions address the needs of varied user groups and respond to the complexities of urban transport ecosystems.
During this first reporting period, the SUM Consortium has submitted 10 deliverables (out of 30) and achieved 3 milestones (out of 14). All deliverables due by month 18 were submitted, with only minor justified delays and exceptions. The project team has responded promptly to both anticipated and unforeseen risks (to ensure steady work progress and maintain effective cooperation among partners.
In the first half of the project (covered in this report, from the SUM kick-off meeting to month 18), SUM partners have been implementing a range of integrated solutions based on five key pillars . These technological, co-creation, and policy tools are designed to address barriers to NSM adoption for car-dependent individuals and families. The focus is on optimizing door-to-door travel times, bridging service gaps during peak times, and improving connectivity in remote and peri-urban areas.
These solutions are being tested across nine LLs, which offer a unique advantage by combining real-world data with community insights to assess both the practical and societal impacts of mobility measures. At the same time, the innovative tools developed by SUM allow cities to monitor progress, optimize systems, and make evidence-based decisions. By engaging urban and suburban residents, workers, families, and tourists, the project fosters inclusive mobility solutions, ensuring their financial viability. Partners also worked on developing guidelines and promoting harmonized policies among policymakers and urban planners.
Looking ahead, SUM’s Open Data Platform will provide cities with transparent access to essential insights and best practices, while integration into networks like CIVITAS are already driving further innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.
In the first half of the project (covered in this report, from the SUM kick-off meeting to month 18), SUM partners have been implementing a range of integrated solutions based on five key pillars . These technological, co-creation, and policy tools are designed to address barriers to NSM adoption for car-dependent individuals and families. The focus is on optimizing door-to-door travel times, bridging service gaps during peak times, and improving connectivity in remote and peri-urban areas.
These solutions are being tested across nine LLs, which offer a unique advantage by combining real-world data with community insights to assess both the practical and societal impacts of mobility measures. At the same time, the innovative tools developed by SUM allow cities to monitor progress, optimize systems, and make evidence-based decisions. By engaging urban and suburban residents, workers, families, and tourists, the project fosters inclusive mobility solutions, ensuring their financial viability. Partners also worked on developing guidelines and promoting harmonized policies among policymakers and urban planners.
Looking ahead, SUM’s Open Data Platform will provide cities with transparent access to essential insights and best practices, while integration into networks like CIVITAS are already driving further innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.
The project has achieved significant advancements across several domains, delivering innovative solutions that push the boundaries of current knowledge and technology. Demand models were developed to support the operation of carpooling and ride-sharing services connected with public transport, showcasing high scientific potential. First-mile and last-mile ride-pooling requests were addressed through a novel model, and a fleet and pricing optimisation method for new shared mobility modes was integrated with public transport. These innovations have been prototyped in laboratory environments, marking them as ready for emerging markets.
Additionally, a multi-modal trip planning tool was created to provide optimised travel advice for diverse passenger segments, while repositioning decisions for bike-sharing systems were refined to balance operational costs and service availability. Short-term forecasting models for passenger demand and fleet availability were also developed, ready for integration into MaaS travel planners. A simulation-based optimisation framework for ride-pooling further advanced holistic management capabilities by integrating demand and supply models. Lastly, a co-creative approach to designing mobility systems demonstrated the potential to meet the diverse needs of stakeholders, ensuring societal benefits.
Additionally, a multi-modal trip planning tool was created to provide optimised travel advice for diverse passenger segments, while repositioning decisions for bike-sharing systems were refined to balance operational costs and service availability. Short-term forecasting models for passenger demand and fleet availability were also developed, ready for integration into MaaS travel planners. A simulation-based optimisation framework for ride-pooling further advanced holistic management capabilities by integrating demand and supply models. Lastly, a co-creative approach to designing mobility systems demonstrated the potential to meet the diverse needs of stakeholders, ensuring societal benefits.