Portugal-Braga: Understanding and promoting active mobility in the city centre

The Portuguese city of Braga and EIT Urban Mobility are looking to fund a six-month pilot of an innovative technological solution with up to €60 000 to aid the city in promoting active mobility. 

Braga is seeking innovative technological solutions that can help to collect information and provide data-based insights to inform urban planning, enhancing a holistic comprehension of pedestrian and cyclist flows in the city centre. Furthermore, solutions that can improve and encourage walking and promote active mobility in the city centre are welcome, as well as proposals incorporating both aspects.

These solutions should support the creation of a safer, more accessible environment for all pedestrians and cyclists.

Proposals are requested to focus on one or more of the following areas where technological solutions could be applied, such as:

• Collection and visualization of pedestrian and cyclist traffic flow data, which can be used to inform city planning and design decisions. Additionally, tools to gather feedback/reports from citizens to better understand the constraints, needs and mobility preferences of Braga´s citizens.
• Predicting active mobility in the city centre to anticipate pedestrian flow patterns and develop strategies to improve the flow of pedestrians and cyclists.
• Providing citizens with real-time information and recommendations on walking routes, traffic conditions, and amenities, to navigate the city centre more efficiently.
• Incentivizing active mobility through gamification, supporting the local economy and /or involving employers to increase active mobility in commuting to work.
• On-street and digital signage systems to provide information, improving connectivity, and visibility in public spaces. 

Published on 07 March.