Trento, Italy: optimised cycling navigation
The Challenge
How can Trento help citizens plan better cycling trips and encourage greater use of the existing cycling infrastructure?
Trento, a municipality in Italy, wants to pilot an integrated, user-friendly digital platform that combines existing cycling datasets and tools. The city aims to help citizens plan trips more easily, use cycling infrastructure efficiently, and gather data on usage, usability, and impact. Success will inform future citywide deployment by identifying the most valuable datasets and digital connections, ultimately supporting a permanent digital cycling service.
Who can apply?
The RAPTOR Open Call 2026 is open to single small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Proposals must be submitted by one legal entity only; consortia are not permitted.
Applicants must:
- Qualify as an SME under the European Commission definition
- Be legally established in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe associated country
- Propose a solution addressing one RAPTOR 2026 City Challenge
Applicants may apply to multiple city challenges, but only one project can be funded per applicant.
For full requirements, visit the website.
Background
The Municipality of Trento has developed extensive cycling infrastructure, including paths, covered parking, and bike racks, but citizens struggle to access clear, user-friendly information. Existing resources, such as the Bicipolitana GIS map and other digital tools, are disconnected and not integrated with major navigation systems. This fragmentation limits awareness and efficient use of the cycling network, discouraging potential cyclists. As a result, valuable data and infrastructure remain underutilised, and the city seeks to create a seamless, integrated digital solution to support everyday cycling.
