Citymobil is a major research, development and demonstration project. It addresses the integration of automated transport systems in the urban environment, based on real-life implementations of automated transport systems in 3 sites: Semi-automated buses in Castellon (Spain), PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) in Heathrow (UK) and cybercars in Rome (Italy).
Objectives
Citymobil will achieve a more effective organisation of urban transport. This will result in a more rational use of motorised traffic resulting in:
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less congestion and pollution;
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safer driving;
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higher quality of living;
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enhanced integration with spatial development.
Funding
The project is funded through the European Commission’s 6th Framework Program.
Project Coordinator
TNO (http://www.tno.nl)
Duration
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Start date: May 1st 2006
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End date: April 30 2011 (+ 8 months extension under discussion)
Budget
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Total budget: >40M€
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European Commission’s grant (6FP) : 11M€
IMARA’s contribution
Sub-project 1: Demonstrations
WP.1.5 Showcases
WP.1.7 La Rochelle Small Demonstration
WP.3 Vehicles and Technological issues
Pictures from Showcases and Dissemination Events
- 2007-09: CityMobil Showcase in Daventry (United Kingdom)
- 2008-09: CityMobil Showcase in La Rochelle (France)
- 2009-05: CityMobil Showcase in Vantaa (Finland)
- 2009-08: CityMobil Showcase at Trondheim (Norway)
People involved
- Alexandre GAU
- Armand YVET
- Carlos HOLGUIN
- François CHARLOT
- Jianping XIE
- Laurent BOURAOUI
- Michel PARENT
- Paulo RESENDE