Frans Timmermans udtaler:
Europe's green and digital transition will bring big changes to the ways we move around.
Today's proposals set European mobility on track for a sustainable future. One of the
areas is support for cities to increase and improve public transport and infrastructure for
walking and cycling," said Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal Frans
Timmermans.
In order to embrace the sustainable future we all dream of, we must address the growing
need for fully integrated transportation systems that connect existing modes of transport
with micromobility vehicles.
Revolutionizing safety
The digital identification of bicycles is increasingly important in a time when many different
types of commuters are sharing the road. One example of how intelligent labels can keep
cyclists safe is the use of
passive RFID
inlays placed on the frames of bicycles. These
RFID inlays use a small antenna that tracks traffic flows, allowing municipalities and city
authorities to identify the location of heavy traffic patterns anonymously, thus improving
traffic safety for cyclists and pedestrians. For example, this data can inform where to
establish safe parking for bike shares or plan for bike lanes in light traffic areas. (fra Avery
Dennisons hjemmeside, verdens største leverandør af RFID til automobilbranchen)
Fra UCI United Cycliste Internationale
Bicycles communicating with vehicles as automation rolls out across the road. Smart cities
building insights on traffic flows to plan better cycling infrastructure. Information in the
hands - and on the handlebars - of cyclists to enable faster and safer journeys. These
scenarios are part of the vision for the future of road transport and some are already
becoming a reality today.
Like all sectors, cycling is not immune from the continuing shift towards digitalisation and
new technologies. A smart approach to using new tech could help create a better
experience for riders, while aiding the creation of safer and more attractive urban spaces
for two-wheeled transport.
By gathering data to build up a bird’s eye view of bicycle traffic and trips, planners can
better anticipate cyclists’ needs and steer the shape of the urban landscape in favour of
the bike. Be it through traffic counters - Artificial Intellegence (AI) tools counting bicycle
numbers through traffic cameras -, or the use of anonymised data generated from ride-
tracking companies such as Strava, cities are already crunching the data for smarter
cycling.