Mobility is also a social and economic need. The availability of transport options and the way they are offered may pose various challenges for the mobility of citizens. The biggest challenge is to avoid social and spatial inequalities in urban and also rural areas, which include preventing discrimination against vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. These barriers are not only financial or technical, but also come from political, social and institutional factors. How can mobility management improve access to mobility? How to improve transport links to contribute to combating social exclusion?
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The traffic safety of cyclists is under pressure. The number of fatalities and injuries is increasing, and the number of single-bicycle accidents is on the rise. However, from a traffic safety perspective, the most concerning trend is the growing number of incidents between motorized vehicles and cyclists. In addition to infrastructural solutions, such as more segregated and wider bike lanes, both industry and government are exploring technological developments to better safeguard cyclist safety. One of the technological solutions being considered is the use of C-V2X communication. C-V2X, Cellular Vehicle-to-X, is a technology that enables short-range signal exchanges between road users, informing them of each other's presence. C-V2X can be used, for example, to alert drivers via dedicated in-car information systems about the presence of cyclists on the road (e.g. at crossings). Although the technology and chipsets have been developed, the application of C-V2X to improve cyclist safety has not yet been thoroughly investigated. Therefore, HAN, Gazelle, and ARK Infomotives are researching the impact of C-V2X (on cyclist safety). Using advanced simulations with a digital twin in an urban environment and rural environment, the study will analyze how drivers respond to cyclist presence signals and determine the maximum penetration rate of ‘connected’ cyclists. Based on this, a pilot study will be conducted in a controlled environment on HAN terrain to validate the direction of the simulation results. The project aligns with the Missiegedreven Innovatiebeleid and the KIA Sleuteltechnologieën, specifically within application of digital and information technologies. This proposal aligns with the innovation domain of Semiconductor Technologies by applying advanced sensor and digital connectivity solutions to enhance cyclist safety. The project fits within the theme of Sleuteltechnologieën en Duurzame Materialen of the strategic research agenda of the VH by utilizing digital connectivity, sensor fusion, and data-driven decision-making for safer mobility solutions.
Naar een Toegankelijk en Duurzaam Landelijk Mobiliteitssysteem: De Kracht van Community Building, Micrologistiek en Peer-to-Peer Deelmobiliteit. In landelijke gebieden zijn mobiliteitsproblemen een groeiende uitdaging door afnemend openbaar vervoer en grote afstanden tot voorzieningen. Dit kan leiden tot vervoersarmoede en sociale isolatie. Ook is het toenemende aantal logistieke bewegingen ongewenst voor de leefbaarheid binnen woonkernen. Dit onderzoek verkent een geïntegreerde aanpak waarin community building, micro-logistiek en peer-to-peer (P2P) deelmobiliteit samenkomen om een duurzamer en inclusiever mobiliteitssysteem te ontwikkelen, dat bovendien de sociale cohesie van inwoners versterkt. Gemeenschappen spelen een cruciale rol in sociale veerkracht en collectieve zelforganisatie. Community building gaat verder dan het verbinden van mensen; het vereist strategische interventies om sociale structuren te versterken, sociaal kapitaal op te bouwen en duurzame samenwerking te stimuleren. Onderzoeken suggereren dat vertrouwen en gemeenschapswaarden een positieve invloed hebben op duurzame mobiliteitsoplossingen. Binnen dit project zullen wij onderzoeken op welke wijze een actieve community opgebouwd en gefaciliteerd kan worden die in hoge mate zelf-organiserend is en bezorgingen en autodelen omarmt. Het onderzoek combineert kwalitatieve en kwantitatieve methoden. Via interviews, focusgroepen en enquêtes brengen we behoeften, gedragsdrempels en bestaande gemeenschapsstructuren in kaart. Op basis van deze inzichten formuleren we concrete strategieën voor community-driven mobiliteit. In sessies met inwoners, ondernemers en gemeenten worden deze concepten verder beoordeeld en geoptimaliseerd. De resultaten bieden handvatten voor sociale, technologische, juridische, beleidsmatige en organisatorische ontwikkeling. Dit project levert daarbij een concreet model voor community-based mobiliteit en logistiek dat als basis dient voor verdere opschaling. De opgedane kennis wordt door het consortium gebruikt om een grotere vervolgaanvraag te formuleren. Met deze aanpak bouwen we aan realistische, haalbare oplossingen die bijdragen aan een toegankelijk en duurzaam landelijk mobiliteitssysteem.
The PANTOUR consortium builds on previous knowledge and tools produced by the Blueprint for Sectoral Skills project/NTG Alliance and will develop new tools and methodology to address strategic and sustainable approaches and cooperation between vocational education, training, higher education, enterprises of the tourism sector, looking to boost innovation in Europe (in tourism, leisure and hospitality).Societal IssueThe aim of this project is to map and bridge the existing skills gaps in Green, Social and Digital skills of workforce in tourism, leisure and hospitality.Benefit to societyMaking lifelong learning and mobility a reality, developing innovative learning solutions and promoting inclusiveness and access to education. Promoting active citizenship, building equal opportunities and addressing gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness in targeted actions.The consortium aims especially at designing innovative and cooperative solutions to address skills needs in the tourism ecosystem, with the development of outputs such as: the Sectoral Skills Intelligence Monitor, the Tourism Skills Lab, Resource Books for Trainers, the implementation of the National Skills Groups, a Skills Strategy Plan for 2026-2036, among others. With the exploitation of its outputs, PANTOUR seeks to benefit job seekers, unemployed and employed workers from the industry, employers, SMEs and micro entrepreneurs, dedicating a special attention in reskilling and upskilling the workforce on future skills needs in digital, green and social skills.The number of people benefiting from this proposal will be over 10 million that work across the tourism and leisure sector in Europe.The consortium is a multi-disciplinary partnership which comprises 13 European partners: Industry Partners and Tourism Sector Representatives, Universities and Transnational partners. Project lead is CEHAT (Spain). The other partners are GESTLABOR (Spain), Turismo de Portugal (Portugal), Zangador Research Institute (Bulgaria), Technological University Dublin (Ireland), Federturismo Confindustria (Italy), VIMOSZ (Hungary), European Tourism Association ETOA (Transnational), Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Ruraltour (Transnational), Landurlaub (Germany), University of the Aegan (Greece).
