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Project cooperationUpdated on 1 July 2025

Mobile Multi Modal Urban Infrastructure

Gerfried Cebrat

Researcher/Consultant/Assessor at effiziente.est Energie- und Umweltconsulting e.U.

Graz, Austria

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Key Features and Functions

  1. Public Seating & Social Space (Parklets)

    • Pop-up seating zones for pedestrians and community interaction

    • Shaded, weather-protected zones with solar panels

    • Can be relocated based on seasonal or event-based needs

  2. EPAC Charging Station

    • Charging ports for Electric Pedal Assist Cycles (e-bikes)

    • Integration with local micro-mobility networks

    • Can also offer charging for scooters and light electric vehicles

  3. Smart Parcel Lockers

    • Modular lockers for last-mile delivery and pickup

    • Integration with logistics providers (Amazon, DHL, etc.)

    • Ideal for high-footfall areas or underserved neighborhoods

  4. Bicycle rental

    1. cargo bicycles

    2. pedal electric bicycles

  5. Environmental Sensors & Data Collection

    • Air quality, noise, and temperature monitoring

    • Real-time data sent to municipal dashboards

  6. Digital Interface / Smart Kiosk

    • Wayfinding, local alerts, transit schedules

    • Free Wi-Fi access, community board, and local promotions

  7. Sustainable Power Supply

    • Powered by battery packs with solar panel charging

    • Operates off-grid or connected to the urban power network

Benefits

  • Mobility & Flexibility: Easily relocated based on urban demand or events

  • Sustainability: Promotes green mobility and urban resilience

  • Space Optimization: Efficient use of curbside or underutilized urban spaces

  • Equity: Can be deployed in underserved or remote neighborhoods to offer services where permanent infrastructure is lacking

Possible Use Cases

  • Pop-up public spaces during street festivals

  • Parcel delivery hubs in dense urban cores

  • Bike charging and rest stops along commuter corridors

  • Night-time safety shelters with lighting and emergency alerts

Topic

  • CUE topic 1 – Resilient green and social infrastructure
  • 15mC topic 1 – Next steps for multimodal urban mobility, building on the travel experience

Type

  • Looking for partners to join a project
  • Looking to join a project

Organisation

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