Triggering Regional Accessibility and Networks for Sustainable Intelligent Transportation
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Linköpings universitet - Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 994 415 |
| Project duration | February 2024 - September 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Future Mobility |
| Call | Future Mobility – innovation collaborations between Sweden and the USA |
Important results from the project
The project´s objective was reached. Interviews found motivators and barriers for travel from a suburban environment. Design proposals were developed to increase accessibility for marginalized groups and create incentives for car commuters. 15 concepts were developed by students and researchers. The results have led to two published articles (KEER 2024, Eco-Design 2025) and a third in progress as decision support for urban planners. The cooperation between Sweden and the USA was expanded.
Expected long term effects
By giving travelers greater opportunities to use their travel time efficiently, public transport can become more competitive. Collaboration between research, industry players and students can lead to new products and services for public transport. The results are integrated into education, which strengthens the knowledge. The project builds a network between Sweden and the USA and creates the conditions for new initiatives. In the long term, this can affect urban planning and transport policy.
Approach and implementation
In interviews, the travel behavior of residents in the US and S. This provided travel patterns and personas. In the 1st workshop, researchers selected the best cases and scenarios for further conceptualization Student projects developed early solutions and examined traveler acceptance. In the 2nd workshop, researchers, students, and companies selected feasible concepts 5 thesis projects, supervised by researchers. A meta-analysis was led by researchers to create an overall and coherent picture.