Research

The im of the research is to ensure that the methodological approach meets the required quality standards in accordance with scientific principles, so that the revised SUPerNOVa 2.0 traffic model is optimally suited for future applications. To this end, it is planned to build on the principles of the guidelines “Quality assurance of traffic models” (RVS 02.01.31), which is currently being drafted, and to develop and apply indicators for quality assessment.

mobiSwitch is an end-to-end digital, automated, do-it-yourself tool for corporate mobility management. It captures organization-specific mobility needs and behavioral data, supports evidence-based analysis and interpretation, and provides behavior-oriented solutions that enable companies to autonomously organize and govern their mobility in an environmentally sustainable and effective manner. mobiSwitch can be easily integrated into any enterprise ERP or MaaS platform, offers a holistic view of corporate mobility, and delivers key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks for reporting and monitoring. With this project, we aim to develop and test an initial functional prototype that comprises all core modules of an analytics and planning tool for corporate mobility management. These include: data acquisition on mobility behavior and data processing; a firm-specific behavioral and impact model; a catalog of measures with associated impact assessment; and an interactive results interface for visualizing intervention effects and reporting key metrics (time, cost, CO2). In addition, the prototype will be integrable into any MaaS platform via a code snippet or similar mechanism.

Children’s active mobility, including walking, cycling, and scootering, has declined significantly in recent decades, raising concerns about long-term public health and environmental impacts. This trend challenges the 15-minute city concept, which seeks to promote sustainable travel by placing essential services within walking or cycling distance. Despite efforts to encourage active mobility, it remains unclear why many children do not adopt these habits, even in mobility-friendly areas. The ACTIVATE project aims to address this gap by examining factors that influence children’s travel behavior, such as the built environment, social networks, and attitudes. ACTIVATE focuses on several key areas: (1) Geographic differences and mobility poverty, investigating how access and perceptions impact active travel across regions, particularly in deprived areas. (2) The influence of peers and parents on children’s travel decisions. (3) Shifts in attitudes toward mobility during key developmental stages. (4) Variations in travel patterns across different age groups. ACTIVATE will collaborate with stakeholders, including urban planners and educators, to co-create guidelines that promote a cohesive, user-friendly mobility network. The project’s ultimate goal is to encourage sustainable, active mobility as the foundation of future urban transportation systems.