MOBILITIES for EU

Test field for future-proof transport structures and sustainable mobility in Ostragehege and northern Friedrichstadt

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Introduction

MOBILITIES FOR EU is developing innovative mobility solutions in Dresden, such as a parking guidance system and mobile charging robots, to make the traffic situation more environmentally friendly and flexible and to serve as a model for other European cities.

The goal

The aim of the project is to create a test field for the mobility of the future in Dresden, with a focus on sustainable transport, smart technologies such as 5G communication and integrated mobility concepts to improve urban transport and accessibility for all.

 

Smart Mobility

Focus topic

in implementation

Project status

2024-2028

Duration

Ostragehege

Area of application

10 million euros

Budget

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The most important information

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What does MOBILITIES FOR EU do for the environment?

The pilot measures and results from the MOBILITIES FOR EU project are aimed at the Climate-City-Contract, which is being drawn up as part of the EU mission "100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030". This is an urban framework plan that describes what the path to climate neutrality could look like. MOBILITIES FOR EU is an important building block to concretize this path.

How does MOBILITIES FOR EU improve everyday life?

By further developing sharing services, barrier-free shuttles and innovative charging and parking systems, MOBILITIES FOR EU is improving accessibility, safety and sustainability in urban transportation.

What new possibilities are there?

The new measures include innovative approaches for flexible charging solutions, automated and connected driving, as well as the development of new operator concepts and business models. The focus is also on the electrification and automation of local public transport, open platforms for data integration and improved control using modern 5G network technology.

How can I participate?

Join the OSTRA Dialogue at the OSTRA Lab in Heinz Steyer Stadium and engage directly with the project team. Share your ideas for transport development in the project area or participate in shaping new mobility solutions through our events. For more information and registration links to upcoming events, visit the NEWS section of this website or subscribe to our newsletter on the official website.
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Dresden as the laboratory of the future

The "MOBILITIES for EU" project is creating a pioneering testing ground for the mobility of the future in Dresden's Ostragehege and Nördliche Friedrichstadt. In this multi-purpose area, which combines sports facilities, the Flutrinne event venue and the Dresden trade fair, the state capital is working with various partners to develop innovative solutions to improve transportation and sustainability. The pilot projects include charging robots for innovative e-charging, automated networked driving and optimization and control via a 5G communication network. In addition, an intermodal mobility concept is being integrated to increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians. With these measures, Dresden is taking on a pioneering role in urban mobility development and shaping the mobility of tomorrow. The OSTRA laboratory in the Heinz Steyer Stadium offers a place for the exchange and further development of these ideas.

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The Ostragehege site

The Ostragehege is an important sports and event area with 28 sports venues, including the Heinz Steyer Stadium, the JoyNext Arena and other multifunctional areas such as the trade fair Dresden. Particular challenges include its location in a flood zone, which makes it difficult to install conventional charging points, and the dynamic traffic volume: Major events result in heavy traffic jams and chaotic parking situations, while everyday traffic is light. The MOBILITIES FOR EU project addresses these problems by developing innovative solutions such as mobile charging stations, optimized parking guidance systems and intermodal traffic concepts. The aim is to make the area more sustainable, resilient and attractive.

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How does MOBILITIES improve everyday life?

The further development of existing mobility services in Dresden, supported by communication via the 5G network and integrated data platforms, contributes to an improved traffic situation and the promotion of intermodal mobility. Sharing services will become more accessible and safe infrastructure for cycling and walking will strengthen active mobility. Barrier-free autonomous shuttles improve connections to the city center and reduce the shortage of parking spaces, supported by an intelligent parking guidance system. Mobile charging robots also make it possible to charge electric vehicles in the flood channel. The seamless networking of all components will create a more efficient, sustainable transport system.

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Ostra-Lab: Shaping Dresden's Future of Inclusive, Sustainable Urban Mobility

The heart of Dresden's participation in the EU project MOBILITIES FOR EU is the Ostra-Lab for Urban Mobility located in the project area. This innovation hub will promote cooperation between citizens, industry, science and administration in order to shape the future development of mobility. The aim is to create accessible options that bring people together regardless of their personal abilities, ensuring inclusive and collaborative progress. Beyond the project duration, the lab will further develop Dresden's transportation system and position the city as a pioneer for sustainable urban mobility.

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Benefits for the economy

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Why is MOBILITIES important for the economy in Dresden?

MOBILITIES FOR EU opens up new business areas for companies in the development of innovative mobility solutions in Dresden.

What technologies are available?

The pilot projects include charging robots for innovative e-charging, automated connected driving and optimization and control via a 5G communication network. In addition, an intermodal mobility concept is being developed to increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

How can companies be involved through MOBILITIES?

In particular, MOBILITIES FOR EU is looking to exchange promising points of contact and opportunities with stakeholders and networks as part of the replication and scaling of the approach.
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An opportunity for companies in Dresden

Climate-neutral urban development is the challenge of our time and requires the commitment, participation and willingness to invest of all relevant stakeholders in urban society. At the same time, this task presents an opportunity for innovation to actively participate in the dialog on shaping sustainable transport development. Dresden companies can thus seize the opportunity to develop new business models, products and services for urban society. Together with the project partners and associated Dresden companies, we are closely integrating the project results into the local infrastructure. More information about our partners can be found further down on this website.

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Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: E-Charging, Automation, and Smart Infrastructure for the Future

The measures include innovative and flexible e-charging using charging robots, as well as infrastructure-supported, automated and networked driving with the help of control centers and a mobility data space. Concepts for traffic, transportation and operator solutions are also being developed, accompanied by the establishment of new business models. There is also a focus on the electrification and automation of local public transport. A service& data platform with open interfaces enables dynamic function development and the integration of partner applications. Finally, power grid-based optimization and control via the 5G mobile network is also being driven forward.

 

Aerial view of Dresden
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Driving Sustainable Urban Mobility: MOBILITIES FOR EU's Path to Climate-Neutral Cities

As part of the EU initiative "100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030" (EU Urban Mission for short), MOBILITIES FOR EU aims to find ways to transition to environmentally friendly urban mobility in European cities. This is to be achieved with the help of concepts for passenger and freight transport that are energy-efficient and user-oriented.

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Partners

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Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI

The main focus of the Fraunhofer IVI is the development and prototypical implementation of infrastructure-assisted connected driving via digital infrastructure, control center functionalities and mobility data space technologies.

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Volkswagen Group Innovation

Volkswagen Group Innovation will develop, build and test two autonomous charging robots. The robots have a battery capacity of 55 kWh and are designed so that the charging plug can be inserted manually and autonomously. The charging robots can be used wherever it is structurally and economically impossible to install a fixed charging station.

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SAP

The SAP Business Technology Platform is used as a data platform in the project. On this basis, SAP integrates partner applications and various data sources in order to optimize areas such as event management and traffic control with the help of artificial intelligence.

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Saxon Energy Agency (SAENA)

Develops the OSTRA laboratory in Dresden, in which measures for intelligent mobility solutions are defined and interest groups are involved. In addition, SAENA analyzes the social aspects of mobility solutions by conducting surveys in order to transfer them to other application areas and cities.

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Technical University Dresden

As a key player in the "MOBILITIES for EU" project, TU Dresden is driving innovation in the field of urban mobility. By implementing advanced 5G networks and bidirectional charging systems in two important pilot projects, TU Dresden is committed to sustainability and climate neutrality.

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This project was funded by the European Union as part of its Horizon2020 research framework program.

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