Mobile rural areas
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - Luleå tekniska universitet Inst f system- och rymdteknik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 000 000 |
| Project duration | November 2021 - October 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Transport Efficiency |
| Call | Efficient and connected transport systems - FFI - June 2021 |
| End-of-project report | 2021-02561sv.pdf(pdf, 2536 kB) (In Swedish) |
Important results from the project
The project achieved its objectives and delivered concrete solutions for sustainable rural mobility. Through pilot tests, digital tools, and cross-sector collaboration, RörLa has developed and tested new business and governance models, a digital twin for transport planning, and an app-based service for coordinated ride sharing in collaboration with Länstrafiken and Coride. The results are now being used in further projects and contribute to future policy, research, and the digitalisation of DRT.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to contribute to more efficient, accessible, and data-driven public transport in rural areas. The digital twin is now used by regional public transport authorities as a planning tool to optimise routes and resources, thereby reducing costs and emissions. The new business models enable the coordination of ride-sharing and scheduled services. The results are being shared nationally via Svensk Kollektivtrafik and inform future policy and digital infrastructure.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out in pilot tests, development of business and governance models, and a digital twin. Through collaboration between the project actors and Coride, coordinated DRT was tested in municipalities. A digital twin was developed as a planning tool. Dialouges, surveys, and analyses provided data for new working methods. Despite some delays, the schedule was followed, and collaboration strengthened over time. The project laid the foundation for continued joint development.