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Gent (Gand) [Ghent], VOV informs visually impaired commuers about transit disruptions with new app
Municipal officials and project partner District09 developed the app using De Lijn transit data. Commuters enter their phone numbers and receive real-time texts when their routes are detoured or disrupted. A planned update in autumn 2023 will support user reports of sidewalk obstructions. The mobile app is part of the city's Open Services project, which designs digital services accessible by other cities and third-party developers.
Gent (Gand) [Ghent], VOV
Belgium
Breda, NB supports city center navigation for all with the Accessible Breda App
The Bereikbaar - Accessible - Breda App provides an overview of accessible features in Breda's city center. App users easily find rain shelters, accessible restrooms, AEDs, and other assets near local attractions. Developers included a trip planning tool that emphasizes accessible forms of transit between downtown addresses. This mobile-friendly interactive map was designed for integration into local business and organization websites.
Breda, NB
Netherlands
Tampa, FL and Lazarillo evaluate the effectiveness of app-based assistive maps in public spaces
Tampa and Lazarillo mapped Julian B. Lane Park, Old City Hall, and the Municipal Office Building for the 15-month pilot. Residents with visual impairments or limited mobility download the Lazarillo mobile app for audio assistance. This guidance includes step-by-step directions between locations, points of interest, and potential obstacles. A small group of residents tested the assistive maps for accessibility and accuracy before a public rollout.
Tampa, FL
United States
East Lothian Council, GB and SEStran develop new mobile app for seamless regional trip planning
The GOSEStran app relies on real-time data from the council's Journal Hub system and the Tactran Enable system. Commuters enter their start and end points into the app for recommendations based on current route information. Each route lists the estimated trip length, cost, and emissions. GOSEStran can be expanded for future services like the planned on-demand responsive bus route. This project received funding from Transport Scotland's MaaS Investment Fund.
East Lothian Council, GB
United Kingdom
Hamilton, ON collaborates with Communauto on Free-Floating CarShare Pilot Program
Communauto has operated round-trip carshares - or trips starting and ending at the same spot - in Hamilton for more than a decade. This pilot offers 25 shareable vehicles for one-way trips. Drivers reserve free-floating carshares through the Communauto app with 30 minutes of free driving for new users. Pricing for Communauto vehicles is $0.41 CAD per minute and $10 CAD per hour. Pilot vehicles can leave the 12-kilometer pilot zone but need to be returned to any FLEX Zone spot.
Hamilton, ON
Canada
València, VC is partnering with Abertis Mobility Services to launch a urban tolling pilot project
The city of València is partnering with Abertis Mobility Services to launch a urban tolling pilot project using intelligent traffic management technology. The pilot involves using dynamic pricing to restrict the use of private vehicles and prioritize pedestrians, public transport, and micro-mobility. The València City Council is creating a fee structure based on five criteria: functional diversity, large family, self-employed, electric vehicles and residents.
València, VC
Spain
Annapolis, MD expands downtown mobility options with Annapolis GO on-demand transit service
City officials approved this service as a continuation of its City Dock mobility and resiliency project. Annapolis GO offers an on-demand option for commuters traveling to and from downtown and Eastport. The service area connects users to bus routes, micromobility options, and trolley rides. The Via-powered mobile app handles ride requests seven days a week with options for accessible travel. One-way trips cost $2 for the primary rider and $1 per additional rider.
Annapolis, MD
United States
Pittsburgh, PA launches a one-year curb management pilot with smart loading zones
The city of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is partnering with Automotus to launch a one-year curb management pilot program. The pilot will involve replacing 20 existing delivery loading areas with camera-enabled smart loading zones. During the one-year pilot, Automotus will analyze real-time activity at the loading, automate payment for delivery firms, and share parking availability data with drivers.
Pittsburgh, PA
United States
Scottish Borders Council, GB partners with Moovit for on-demand transit service in remote areas
The Go Borders service increases the convenience of public transit for residents between Bonchester Bridge and Ettrick Valley. Commuters use the Go Borders app to request pick-up times from nearby virtual bus stops. The app enables vehicle tracking and updates arrival times based on real-time traffic conditions. Moovit focuses on accessibility with features like step-free transit planning and screen-reading capabilities.
Scottish Borders Council, GB
United Kingdom
Memphis, TN adds flexibility to its public transit options with Ready! by MATA pilot
Ready! by MATA offers on-demand transportation in three zones during a one-year pilot. Commuters request rides on the TransLoc app or by phone Monday through Saturday. MATA vans hold up to eight passengers with each pick-up completed within 20 minutes of request. Rides are free during the pilot with plans to charge standard bus fares in the future. This pilot serves different zones than the Groove On-Demand pilot operating in downtown Memphis.
Memphis, TN
United States
Evere, BCR is asking residents to install Telraam boxes in their homes to analyze traffic patterns
The Municipality of Evere partnered with Beliris, STIB, Schaerbeek, and Brussels-Mobility to install hundreds of Telraam traffic analysis boxes. The Telraam boxes analyze traffic patterns such as the number and speed of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles in order to monitor the impact of worksites. The municipality has launched a call for candidates to find property owners and tenants willing to install Telraam boxes in their homes to map neighborhood mobility patterns.
Evere, BCR
Belgium
Lund, SE partnered with Sensative to develop the Lund Open City Sensor Network for IoT solutions
The Municipality of Lund partnered with Sensative to develop the “Lund Open City Sensor Network” a project to create an open LoRaWAN network connected to Yggio. This project allows companies and researchers to work together to create a sustainable environment by testing real-time IoT solutions. The test bed will consist of three options: fixed zones, mobile vehicle loops, and direct connection to the city's infrastructure.
Lund, SE
Sweden