Smarter vehicle and resource use within Regions

Purpose and goal

The aim of the preliminary study is to investigate the potential for coordinated vehicle use by increasing the efficiency, accessibility and sustainability of the region´s transport system. The overall objective the project is to create a more efficient, accessible and sustainable mobility in Region Värmland. This is to be achieved by using innovative solutions and collaborating with actors to coordinate vehicle use and optimize resources.

Expected effects and result

Effects: Increased understanding of mobility & solutions. Detailed picture of travel patterns & resource use. New opportunities for more efficient resource use, sharing economy, and mobility services. Proposal for better accessibility, efficiency & gender equality in transport. Results: Reports on the environment, current situation, potential and gender equality. Mapping of travel patterns, vehicle fleets and transport solutions. Evaluation of alternative mobility concepts and disposal of rental cars. Identification of concepts for further exploration and testing.

Planned approach and implementation

The feasibility study will be carried out in four work packages: 1. Strategic analysis and mapping of the state of knowledge in the area. 2. Current analysis of travel patterns and vehicle and resource use in Region Värmland as well as mapping the potential for controlling travel patterns and making vehicles available in Region Värmland. 3. Analysis and development of concept idea for optimization of vehicle and resource use. 4. Gender equality analysis and mapping of the gender equality perspective in Region Värmland. A final report details findings and recommendations.