News & Events

For all of those who are interested in learning more about ELABORATOR and the innovative work taking place across our Living Labs, our YouTube channel is the perfect repository of information. The channel brings the project to life through a growing collection of videos, including project explainers, interviews with consortium partners, and insights from the cities and organisations involved in ELABORATOR. Whether you are a mobility professional, policymaker, researcher, or s

How can cities create mobility systems that are sustainable, accessible, and inclusive for everyone? This question will be at the centre of the ELABORATOR special session on 1 July, day one of the 2026 edition of the Conference on Sustainable Mobility, held on the Greek island of Skyros on 1-3 July. The session, titled “Co-designing inclusive and sustainable urban mobility through collaboration and innovation”, will bring together experts, researchers, and city representative

The pilot deployment of an intelligent warning system at the Viikki light rail crossing in Helsinki has successfully concluded after one year of operation. The pilot was developed by the ELABORATOR partners Forum Virium Helsinki and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, as well as the City of Helsinki and InnoTrafik Ltd. Implemented in May 2025 as part of efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users, the system was designed to alert pedestrians and cyclists when ap

From 25–27 May 2026, ELABORATOR partners met in Helsinki, Finland, for the project's 5th Plenary Meeting. Hosted by VTT, the three-day event brought together consortium members to review progress, align upcoming activities, and strengthen collaboration across work packages. Day one opened with updates on the project's Living Labs and city activities, followed by discussions on communication, dissemination, exploitation, and policy recommendations. Partners also had the opport

How can simulation truly support better decision-making in complex urban mobility challenges? Within the ELABORATOR project, this question is being explored through a structured Community of Practice that brings together technical expertise and stakeholder insight. A recent workshop on hypothesis-based simulation and validation, organised by ELABORATOR partner EIRA-European Institute of Road Assessment-EuroRAP demonstrated how a collaborative and methodical approach can lead

As part of ELABORATOR, the City of Split is actively implementing innovative measures aimed at improving traffic safety , reducing illegal parking , and enhancing the quality of public space . Through a combination of smart technologies and on-the-ground interventions, the city is gradually transforming key urban corridors into safer and more accessible environments for all users. Addressing urban mobility challenges Like many Mediterranean cities, Split faces increasing p

Managing car use and parking demand is becoming a central challenge for cities. Whether administrations seek to improve public space, reduce congestion, or promote sustainable mobility, access to parking is an ever-present issue, especially when urban areas grow and commuting patterns evolve. Within the ELABORATOR project , several living lab cities are testing new approaches to address these challenges. By combining data collection, technological solutions, and citizen engag

As cities across Europe accelerate the transition to climate-neutral mobility, a key question is gaining urgency: Who benefits from these changes and who risks being left behind? New insights from the ELABORATOR project’s Living Lab in Trikala , Greece, show that ensuring sustainable mobility is not only a technological challenge, but also a social one . By combining gender analysis, participatory research, and smart mobility innovation, the Trikala pilot is helping reshape h

Spotlighting inclusive urban mobility and accessibility, the city of Zaragoza has been awarded the 2026 Access City Award , recognising its outstanding commitment to accessibility and inclusive urban development for persons with disabilities. Announced by the European Commission , the award highlights Zaragoza’s long-term, city-wide efforts to remove barriers and ensure equal participation in urban life. The Access City Award celebrates EU cities that prioritise accessibil

Date: 9-10 October 2025 Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux (Paris, France) ELABORATOR will be present at the 2025 Annual Conference on the...

Date: 6-10 October 2025 Location: Tirana, Albania Mark your calendars for 6-10 October, because the Tirana-based 25th edition of the...

Date: 26-27 November 2025 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands With more than 30 breakout sessions covering everything from...

Date: 30 September - 2 October 2025 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania The European Commission's main conference on urban mobility policy,...

As the summer progresses, we want to take some time to recall the main events ELABORATOR has participated in during the last few...

What’s stopping women in Trikala from cycling, walking, or using public transport? A new study reveals how caregiving, car dependency,...

The call is now open! We are looking for cities interested in addressing urban mobility challenges for their citizens.

ELABORATOR partners e-Trikala and urbana are examining women’s mobility patterns within the city of Trikala and its surrounding villages.

On 19 December 2024, ELABORATOR project partner COLAS, inaugurated Flowell, a luminous signage system to improve cycling safety.