AMIGOS EU

Successful Co-Creation Workshop at the Living Lab Hamburg Lohbrügge! 🚶♀️🚴♂️ In front of the Max-Eichholtz-Ring primary school, "parent taxis" pose a challenge for schoolchildren. Due to the narrow access road, cars often drive onto sidewalks, creating a safety hazard for the kids. During our workshop, children and parents worked in two groups to develop ideas on how to raise awareness among drivers and encourage more families to opt for walking or cycling to school instead. The children, in particular, contributed many creative ideas using a method developed by our Finnish project partner LUT. Suggestions ranged from issuing "fines" to organizing a "hat parade"—all engaging actions that children can actively participate in. The school principal was enthusiastic about the initiative and emphasized how glad he is that the school is part of the AMIGOS project. A follow-up workshop is planned for June to identify concrete actions that will be implemented in September. Looking forward to the next steps in making school routes safer! 🚸 #CoCreation #LivingLab #SustainableMobility #AMIGOSProject #ActiveMobility #UrbanTransformation #SafeRoutesToSchool #Hamburg #SustainableCities #AMIGOSProject #CIVITASinitiative #ActiveMobility #UrbanMobility #Reallocate #MobilityChallenges

🚲 AMIGOS Project: Safer Streets for Hamburg’s Youngest! 🚸🏫 Exciting progress in the Safety-Improvement-Area in Hamburg Eimsbüttel! A bold transformation of the street Rellinger Straße in front of a primary school will soon be underway. 🔹 What’s changing? ✅ 60 meters of road are going to be opened exclusively for cyclists and pedestrians using modal filters, thus creating a safer, more liveable space ✅ Redesign with urban furniture to improve the environment for children and the neighborhood. ✅ Encouraging walking, cycling, and scooting as safe transport alternatives. 💡 Community-driven approach: 📢 Information for residents and parents (July 2023) 📊 Mobility data collection (Jan 2024) 🏘️ Workshops with schools & residents (Feb 2024) 📢 Planning results presentation (June 2024) 🎉 Action day & community engagement (Sept 2024) 💰 Funded by the Borough of Eimsbüttel, Interreg North Sea project Active Cities, and AMIGOS, the intervention will transform a densely populated residential street with high parking pressure into a safer, more accessible space. 🌍 A step towards active, child-friendly cities! The final landscape plans are now with stakeholders for feedback before implementation begins in 2025. #ActiveMobility #UrbanTransformation #SafeRoutesToSchool #Hamburg #SustainableCities #AMIGOSProject #CIVITASinitiative #ActiveMobility #UrbanMobility #Reallocate #MobilityChallenges

🚀 Milestone reached for AMIGOS! Last week we held our first review meeting with our PO, Katerina Deliali. 🌟 📊 28 partners, 10 cities, and 6 hours of online presentations showcasing our key results so far—working to shift people from cars to active mobility, from Iceland to Malta. 🚶♂️🚲 Through technical solutions, mobility habit surveys, and co-creation with local communities, AMIGOS has laid a solid foundation during this first period of the project. Now, we’re ready to move from planning to on-the-ground implementation! 🚀 A big thank you to Katerina for your expert guidance and support! 🙌 #AMIGOSProject #CIVITASinitiative #ActiveMobility #UrbanMobility #Reallocate #MobilityChallenges

🎄❄️ As the year comes to a close, the AMIGOS team wishes you a joyful winter break filled with warmth, relaxation, and inspiration for the journey ahead! This holiday season, let’s reflect on the steps we’ve taken toward more inclusive, sustainable, and active mobility in our cities. Walking and cycling aren’t just healthier and greener modes of transport—they’re a way forward to safer, more connected urban spaces for all. As we move into the new year, we remain committed to our mission of creating innovative solutions that bring us closer to climate neutrality, vibrant public spaces, and a better quality of life in cities across Europe and beyond. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a sustainable and impactful 2024! 🚴♂️🚶♀️ #ActiveMobility #AMIGOSProject #UrbanMobility #CIVITASinitiative CIVITAS Initiative

AMIGOS partners, under the lead of Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, conducted a stated preference survey to assess the impacts of potential urban mobility interventions on the individual users in our 5 living labs and 10 safety improvement areas. Check out the summary of the methodology and findings below 👇 CIVITAS Initiative #EUHorizon #AMIGOSProject #ActiveMobility

Discover the role of the AMIGOS partner SWOV in the project 👇

🌟 Collaborating for a sustainable future! 🌟 In November, the AMIGOS partners convened online to exchange updates on the current state of developments. The spotlight was on our partner cities, which are now in the process of implementing their planned measures. Supported by innovative co-creation methods and cutting-edge technologies for data collection and analysis, these cities are paving the way toward more inclusive, sustainable and efficient urban solutions. By mid-next year, we aim to deliver the first tangible results, providing valuable insights for further application and impact. Together, we are shaping sustainable and data-driven solutions for communities across Europe! 🌍 #EUHorizon #AMIGOSProject #ActiveMobility Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg / Gabrovo Municipality / Lappeenrannan kaupunki - City of Lappeenranta / Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality / Las Rozas Innova / The City of Reykjavik / Jūrmala / CITTA METROPOLITANA DI BOLOGNA / ANKARA ELECTRICITY, GAS AND BUS OPERATIONS ORGANIZATION / Ayalon Highways / Gozo Regional Development Authority / Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden / Stadt Frankfurt am Main / Laval Agglomération / AIT Austrian Institute of Technology / ITA · Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón / Treelogic (TREE TECHNOLOGY) / Gallery IP Telephony / Epigram AI / Transportøkonomisk institutt (Norwegian Centre for Transport Research) / LUT University / BUREAU DES ARTS DE L'ESTACA (ECOLE SUPERIEURE DES TECHNIQUES AERONAUTIQUES ET DE CONSTRUCTION AUTOMOBILE) / SWOV / Technion - Israel Institute of Technology / Mozgássérültek Budapesti Egyesülete / Mozgássérültek Budapesti Egyesülete / Budapest Assiciation of Disabled People / cambiaMO | changing mobility / EIP | European Integrated Projects / Euroquality - Tinexta Group

🌍 Last by not least, we are wrapping up our city spotlights today with Hamburg, Germany — also the coordinating city of the AMIGOS project! 🇩🇪 🏙️ Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg’s bustling streets reflect its population of nearly 1.9 million and its status as a European transport crossroads, supported by extensive bus, metro, train, and ferry networks. Yet, the city faces challenges in promoting safe, inclusive, and active mobility, particularly in residential areas where pedestrians, cyclists, and even young children often share the same space. 🔎 In Eimsbüttel, Hamburg’s key safety improvement areas, AMIGOS is piloting a “superblock-inspired” solution to enhance co-habitation among cyclists, pedestrians, and playing children around a local school. Explore the full city factsheet in our latest deliverable on stakeholder engagement, now available on our website (see link in comments)!🌐 #SmartCities #ActiveMobility #Hamburg #AMIGOSProject #HorizonEurope

🚎 SPINE recently joined forces with UPPER Horizon Europe Project to host the webinar on "Improving Public Transport for a Changing Urban Landscape." 🛴 During the webinar, we took a closer look on the innovative contributions from the Living Labs and Twinning Cities of the UPPER, SPINE and AMIGOS EU projects, and how these projects are shaping the future of urban mobility. Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eJ35AATE CIVITAS Initiative #SustainableMobility #UrbanInnovation #SmartMobility #PublicTransport

🌍As part of the AMIGOS project, we're excited to share insights into our partner cities and its mobility characteristics. 🚴♂️🚶♀️ 🔎 Today, we turn our attention to Ankara, Turkey! 🇹🇷 🏙️ Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, is characterized by its bustling streets. However, the city faces significant challenges, particularly in its transportation systems. High traffic volumes in key areas lead to congestion, posing safety risks for both pedestrians and cyclists. This is especially concerning in busy districts that cater to tourists and local residents alike. The lack of effective infrastructure for active mobility and the need for improved accessibility create barriers for vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly. Additionally, the city’s historic districts require careful planning to ensure that any enhancements respect the cultural heritage while providing safer routes for all users. But there is a strong commitment to transforming its transportation landscape to promote safety, accessibility, and sustainable travel options for everyone. 🌟 Explore the detailed city factsheet and our latest deliverable on stakeholder engagement, now available on our website: https://lnkd.in/e5c5pPKw 🌐 #SmartCities #ActiveMobility #Ankara #AMIGOSProject #HorizonEurope