Belgrade: smart pedestrian safety
The Challenge
Belgrade aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on key walking and cycling routes. The city is open to solutions that provide dynamic, real-time preventive measures beyond static regulations. These solutions could include the installation of sensors or cameras, the customisation of a dashboard for municipal use, and/or a platform for residents to access information about the safest walking, cycling, and scooter routes at different times of the day.
Who can apply?
The call is open to startups and SMEs. As a mono-beneficiary scheme, it is aimed at single legal entities and all proposals must therefore be submitted by a single entity. Consortia are not permitted.
Additionally:
- They must be registered as legal entities in either an EU member state or a third country associated with Horizon Europe, including the United Kingdom.
- To ensure a balanced project portfolio, SMEs selected for the EIT Urban Mobility 2024 RAPTOR Call and the previous SME Market Expansion 2024 open call are not eligible to apply for this call.
Background
25% of all movements in Belgrade are on foot, while only 1% are by bicycle and e-scooter. The city currently has 120 km of bicycle paths, and its aim is to promote active and sustainable mobility. To encourage more residents to choose active travel modes, Belgrade is committed to ensuring that pedestrian and cycling areas are both attractive and safe.
In car-free zones, bicycles and scooters, despite having dedicated paths, often encroach on areas exclusively intended for pedestrians and sometimes move at inappropriate speeds. Likewise, pedestrians frequently walk on bike paths, creating risks for all non-motorised users.