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5th COLTOC Newsletter (Nov. 23)

Newsletter from November 2023

COLTOC

Improving the accuracy of modeling, tracking and monitoring human mobility patterns within cities is an essential and challenging aspect, especially in the era of emerging transportation services.

In the COLTOC project, we focus on improving the prediction of human mobility through the strategic use of novel sensor technologies and route-based traffic control algorithms. Through a comprehensive approach, we utilize crowd sensing methods and Wi-Fi probe request frames to collect valuable data for estimating the number of people in an area and understanding their dynamics. This dataset can play a fundamental role in improving mobility services, optimizing transportation networks, and advancing urban planning in general.

The design of the sensor technology was tested and validated in the prototype phase. The sensors are housed in protective boxes for outdoor protection. The plan is to install around 20 of these sensors at predefined locations in Kirchheim to enable remote data collection.

The test phase of the COLTOC project is currently underway in the city of Kirchheim. Positive results will open up broader application opportunities for companies in the transportation and mobility sector, including companies in the greater Munich area, municipalities and the metropolitan region. They can use the project results to develop commercial products and services related to traffic control algorithms, sensor technologies and integrated mobility solutions.

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A new study by MCube Consulting on behalf of Zukunft Nahverkehr (ZNV) shows: Local public transport generates three times as much revenue for the German economy as it costs.

A new study by MCube Consulting on behalf of Zukunft Nahverkehr (ZNV) shows: Local public transport generates three times as much revenue for the German economy as it costs.

Mobility is at the heart of Germany's economic and innovative strength, the key to climate neutrality and the core of everyday life.

Mobility is at the heart of Germany's economic and innovative strength, the key to climate neutrality and the core of everyday life.

Major award for a strong team: MCube Consulting receives the Innovation Award of the City of Munich - for a solution that reduces administrative workload, improves security and shows how research enables real change.

Major award for a strong team: MCube Consulting receives the Innovation Award of the City of Munich - for a solution that reduces administrative workload, improves security and shows how research enables real change.

If Munich bids for the Olympics again, it will not do so arbitrarily - but with vision, attitude and a clear plan.

If Munich bids for the Olympics again, it will not do so arbitrarily - but with vision, attitude and a clear plan.

MCube had its own stand at the trade fair and brought together over 100 mobility pioneers at the "Bridging City Innovation Ecosystems" event above the rooftops of Barcelona.

MCube had its own stand at the trade fair and brought together over 100 mobility pioneers at the "Bridging City Innovation Ecosystems" event above the rooftops of Barcelona.

What does the bus of tomorrow need to look like to convince as many people as possible to change buses voluntarily?

What does the bus of tomorrow need to look like to convince as many people as possible to change buses voluntarily?

Our experts gave keynote speeches on why we need fair, inclusive mobility that is suitable for everyday use for everyone.

Our experts gave keynote speeches on why we need fair, inclusive mobility that is suitable for everyday use for everyone.

The city council of Landsberg am Lech has unanimously approved the new traffic development plan (VEP).

The city council of Landsberg am Lech has unanimously approved the new traffic development plan (VEP).

Innovation pioneers meet in Jülich to share transfer strategies, forge alliances and shape the future.

Innovation pioneers meet in Jülich to share transfer strategies, forge alliances and shape the future.

Why we should learn to celebrate construction sites - and finally shape mobility based on facts and together.

Why we should learn to celebrate construction sites - and finally shape mobility based on facts and together.

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Imagine something: There is more space for people. The streets have more trees and plants. Everyone can get around bettermove. Your city couldpart of Schwabing-West in the future. How would you like your citytake part? We want to talk to you about it! 

The project is called MOSAIQ.MOSAIQ is a research∙project. MOSAIQ means: mobility and urban climate in the city of the future.participate. The Technical University of Munich is leading the project. 

What is MOSAIQ about? 
MOSAIQ wants to improve the streets inpart more beautiful. People should feel comfortable there. There should be more space. For example, for meetings, for everyone, for plants and for a good atmosphere. You can help withdecide what to do in the citypart is tried out. The ideas come from you. Some ideas are tried out on the streets for a certain period of time.  
The aim of MOSAIQ is: The cityparts should become good places to live. 
At the same time, the climate in the city should improve. And people should be able to move around the city easily. 

What is happening in the district? 

  • In the year 2025: 
    The people in the citycan participate. They can express their ideas. There are discussions, surveys and meetings. Researchers also begin their work. 
  • In the year 2026: 
    Some ideas are tried out. 
    They are moved around the streets for a certain period of time. 
  • In the year 2027: 
    The results are evaluated. 
    Consideration is being given to howcan go.