Great news for our research group: BIO-INTEL-MOB project, coordinated by Sapienza University of Rome and officially signed with the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme, is ready to take off!
At the heart of BIO-INTEL-MOB lies a bold vision: to transform peri-urban mobility into a climate-neutral, data-driven, and citizen-centric ecosystem. The project brings together an impressive mix of innovation and collaboration, combining AI-powered analytics, a Mobility Data Space, Digital Twins, and Peri-Urban Mobility Hubs (PUMHs) to reshape how people and goods move across regions.
Through IoT sensors, satellite imagery, smart cameras, and citizen-generated data, BIO-INTEL-MOB will create predictive models to optimize traffic, emissions, and multimodal mobility flows. Its Green-Safe Routing Algorithm (GSRA) and adaptive multimodal hubs will enhance public transport, shared mobility, and accessibility for vulnerable road users, ensuring safer and more efficient connections between urban and peri-urban areas. On the logistics side, the project will pioneer bio-based packaging, solar-powered micro-logistics hubs, and cargo-bike integration, supporting a circular and low-emission economy. These innovations will help cities reduce waste, cut emissions, and boost efficiency in last-mile delivery.
A key pillar of BIO-INTEL-MOB is the Smart Circular Governance (SCGo) framework, which will empower citizens and policymakers alike through VR/AR interfaces, real-time feedback tools, and a Knowledge Hub offering open-access resources and replicable models. This approach ensures that sustainable mobility decisions are not only data-driven — but also people-driven.
The project’s main objectives include:
- Optimizing multimodal mobility through intelligent data integration (MultiSmartData)
- Achieving safe, inclusive, and climate-neutral mobility (SafeCitiMob)
- Developing sustainable and circular logistics (EcoLogis & FlexiMob)
- Promoting adaptive and participatory governance for next-generation cities
- Assessing impacts for scalable and long-term solutions
- Aligning policies with EU directives to enable replicable urban models
By merging innovation, circularity, and participation, BIO-INTEL-MOB will pave the way for resilient, data-driven, and citizen-centred mobility systems, setting a new standard for Europe’s sustainable transition.