Progressive Reduction of car dependency: cO-create solutions by integrating Micro-mobility,Infrastructure, and Smart policy in first/last milE travel and deliveries
The PROMISE project aims to fundamentally shift urban mobility away from car dependency. Thisproject aligns with the 15-minute city concept through the integration of micro-mobility solutions in the first and last mile of urban areas. PROMISE implements innovative strategies that include the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Micro-Mobility Decision Support Tool(MDST), fostering multi-stakeholder collaborations through co-creation methodologies, and establishing living labs across diverse urban settings. These living labs serve as real-world platforms for testing and refining micro-mobility interventions, ensuring they are effectively tailored to specific urban challenges and stakeholders’ needs.Through its collaborative, research-oriented framework, PROMISE will deliver actionable insights and
robust evidence to support policy-making and urban planning, contributing to the broader goals of enhancing urban mobility and achieving sustainability targets. The project’s international and interdisciplinary consortium ensures a comprehensive understanding of the micro-mobility landscape,facilitating impactful innovations in urban mobility.The project’s approach is holistic, considering safety, regulation, and behavioral aspects to promote a behavioral shift towards micro-mobility. The solutions co-created within PROMISE are scalable, flexible and adaptable for various contexts that aim to reduce reliance on cars, decrease urban congestion, improve environmental outcomes, thereby enhancing urban livability and accessibility.
Communication and dissemination activities
- On September 24, 2025, BEIA presented the article “Pathways to Climate-Neutral Cities: Opportunities and Challenges of Micromobility in the PROMISE Project” at the SIREN Conference, focused on resilient and just transition for Romania’s energy sector (event details). The presentation highlighted key findings from the PROMISE Project, exploring the role of micromobility solutions in supporting sustainable, climate-neutral urban development.
