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🎄❄️ As the year comes to a close, the AMIGOS team wishes you a joyful winter break filled with warmth, relaxation, and inspiration for the journey ahead! This holiday season, let’s reflect on the steps we’ve taken toward more inclusive, sustainable, and active mobility in our cities. Walking and cycling aren’t just healthier and greener modes of transport—they’re a way forward to safer, more connected urban spaces for all. As we move into the new year, we remain committed to our mission of creating innovative solutions that bring us closer to climate neutrality, vibrant public spaces, and a better quality of life in cities across Europe and beyond. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a sustainable and impactful 2024! 🚴♂️🚶♀️ #ActiveMobility #AMIGOSProject #UrbanMobility #CIVITASinitiative CIVITAS Initiative

AMIGOS partners, under the lead of Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, conducted a stated preference survey to assess the impacts of potential urban mobility interventions on the individual users in our 5 living labs and 10 safety improvement areas. Check out the summary of the methodology and findings below 👇 CIVITAS Initiative #EUHorizon #AMIGOSProject #ActiveMobility

Discover the role of the AMIGOS partner SWOV in the project 👇

🌟 Collaborating for a sustainable future! 🌟 In November, the AMIGOS partners convened online to exchange updates on the current state of developments. The spotlight was on our partner cities, which are now in the process of implementing their planned measures. Supported by innovative co-creation methods and cutting-edge technologies for data collection and analysis, these cities are paving the way toward more inclusive, sustainable and efficient urban solutions. By mid-next year, we aim to deliver the first tangible results, providing valuable insights for further application and impact. Together, we are shaping sustainable and data-driven solutions for communities across Europe! 🌍 #EUHorizon #AMIGOSProject #ActiveMobility Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg / Gabrovo Municipality / Lappeenrannan kaupunki - City of Lappeenranta / Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality / Las Rozas Innova / The City of Reykjavik / Jūrmala / CITTA METROPOLITANA DI BOLOGNA / ANKARA ELECTRICITY, GAS AND BUS OPERATIONS ORGANIZATION / Ayalon Highways / Gozo Regional Development Authority / Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden / Stadt Frankfurt am Main / Laval Agglomération / AIT Austrian Institute of Technology / ITA · Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón / Treelogic (TREE TECHNOLOGY) / Gallery IP Telephony / Epigram AI / Transportøkonomisk institutt (Norwegian Centre for Transport Research) / LUT University / BUREAU DES ARTS DE L'ESTACA (ECOLE SUPERIEURE DES TECHNIQUES AERONAUTIQUES ET DE CONSTRUCTION AUTOMOBILE) / SWOV / Technion - Israel Institute of Technology / Mozgássérültek Budapesti Egyesülete / Mozgássérültek Budapesti Egyesülete / Budapest Assiciation of Disabled People / cambiaMO | changing mobility / EIP | European Integrated Projects / Euroquality - Tinexta Group

🌍 Last by not least, we are wrapping up our city spotlights today with Hamburg, Germany — also the coordinating city of the AMIGOS project! 🇩🇪 🏙️ Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg’s bustling streets reflect its population of nearly 1.9 million and its status as a European transport crossroads, supported by extensive bus, metro, train, and ferry networks. Yet, the city faces challenges in promoting safe, inclusive, and active mobility, particularly in residential areas where pedestrians, cyclists, and even young children often share the same space. 🔎 In Eimsbüttel, Hamburg’s key safety improvement areas, AMIGOS is piloting a “superblock-inspired” solution to enhance co-habitation among cyclists, pedestrians, and playing children around a local school. Explore the full city factsheet in our latest deliverable on stakeholder engagement, now available on our website (see link in comments)!🌐 #SmartCities #ActiveMobility #Hamburg #AMIGOSProject #HorizonEurope

🚎 SPINE recently joined forces with UPPER Horizon Europe Project to host the webinar on "Improving Public Transport for a Changing Urban Landscape." 🛴 During the webinar, we took a closer look on the innovative contributions from the Living Labs and Twinning Cities of the UPPER, SPINE and AMIGOS EU projects, and how these projects are shaping the future of urban mobility. Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eJ35AATE CIVITAS Initiative #SustainableMobility #UrbanInnovation #SmartMobility #PublicTransport

🌍As part of the AMIGOS project, we're excited to share insights into our partner cities and its mobility characteristics. 🚴♂️🚶♀️ 🔎 Today, we turn our attention to Ankara, Turkey! 🇹🇷 🏙️ Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, is characterized by its bustling streets. However, the city faces significant challenges, particularly in its transportation systems. High traffic volumes in key areas lead to congestion, posing safety risks for both pedestrians and cyclists. This is especially concerning in busy districts that cater to tourists and local residents alike. The lack of effective infrastructure for active mobility and the need for improved accessibility create barriers for vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly. Additionally, the city’s historic districts require careful planning to ensure that any enhancements respect the cultural heritage while providing safer routes for all users. But there is a strong commitment to transforming its transportation landscape to promote safety, accessibility, and sustainable travel options for everyone. 🌟 Explore the detailed city factsheet and our latest deliverable on stakeholder engagement, now available on our website: https://lnkd.in/e5c5pPKw 🌐 #SmartCities #ActiveMobility #Ankara #AMIGOSProject #HorizonEurope

🌍 The AMIGOS project is highlighting its partner cities to showcase their unique active mobility profiles and the tailored solutions being developed to promote inclusive, safe, and sustainable transportation. 🚴♂️🚶♀️ 🔎 Today, our focus shifts to Nazareth, Israel! 🇮🇱 🏙️ Situated in a historic district, Nazareth is home to a highly trafficked intersection near Mary’s Well and the Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, drawing significant tourist activity. This bustling area also serves local schools and hotels, making pedestrian safety and accessibility paramount, particularly for vulnerable groups. Through the AMIGOS project, our partner Ayalon Highways Nazareth aims to improve pedestrian accessibility to key sites and local amenities, ensuring that the safety of all road users is enhanced without compromising the level of service for vehicular traffic. 🌟 Explore the detailed city factsheet and our latest deliverable on stakeholder engagement, now available on our website: https://lnkd.in/e8jtM9hk 🌐 #SmartCities #ActiveMobility #Nazareth #AMIGOSProject #HorizonEurope

The SPINE and UPPER Horizon Europe Project, also part of the CIVITAS Initiative, are organising a joint webinar this Thursday on the topic of "Improving Public Transport for a Changing Urban Landscape". The AMIGOS coordinator Martin Krekeler from Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg will be one of the speaker and will highlights some preliminary results of our project, focusing on social needs and expectations. Don't miss it! The link to register is in comments👇

🌍 The AMIGOS project is dedicated to testing inclusive, safe, and sustainable mobility solutions across 10 diverse cities (+5 twin cities), each with its own unique challenges and urban contexts. Each city’s demographics, travel behaviors, and infrastructure vary significantly, requiring tailored approaches to ensure the effectiveness and replicability of the solutions being implemented. 🚴♂️🚶♀️ 🔎 Throughout the month of October, we are shining a spotlight on our 10 pilot cities to highlight their specific active mobility profiles. We continue today the capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik! 🇮🇸 🏙️ The City of Reykjavik is currently transforming Hlemmur Square, a historic mobility hub that has long catered to heavy car traffic while lacking appeal for pedestrians and cyclists. The ongoing redevelopment aims to create a pedestrian-friendly environment by prohibiting private vehicle access and reallocating space for cyclists and pedestrians and public transport users while enhancing connectivity to the city center. By prioritizing safety, security, and inclusion, the project seeks to improve air quality and accessibility for vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Stay tuned as we explore more cities and their unique characteristics and mobility solutions throughout October! You can also discover the full city factsheets in the annexes of our deliverable dedicated to the stakholder engagement strategy, now online on our website: https://lnkd.in/e8jtM9hk #SmartCities #ActiveMobility #Reykjavik #AMIGOSProject #HorizonEurope