Research area: Bergamo Mobile
Urban Mobility
The challenge posed by sustainable development in urban areas is substantial: it involves balancing, on one hand, the economic growth of cities and the accessibility of their territories, and on the other, the quality of life and environmental protection. It is in response to these challenges that the Bergamo 2.035 project positions itself, aiming to foster the search for innovative urban transportation solutions that can make our cities more navigable, more accessible, safer, and less polluted. The research activity, strengthened by the valuable contributions of local stakeholders involved in the project, is based on promoting sustainable mobility as a core component of urban quality of life, within a complex and dynamic territorial context such as that of Bergamo.
“Urban Mobility and Analysis” is the topic selected by Bergamo 2.035 for the 2015–2016 academic year.
Activated Research Areas:
1. Sustainable Mobility in the University City
The University of Bergamo generates significant mobility flows across different areas of the city (from the historical center to the 20th-century districts and outlying conurbations). Intervening in this system can contribute to reducing impacts such as traffic and emissions.
Research Objective: to analyze these mobility dynamics through various innovative methodologies and develop sustainable mobility solutions specifically tailored to those who live and study in the university city.
2. Soft Mobility and the Urban Landscape
In addition to motorized transportation, it is crucial to consider the role of pedestrians and cyclists in complex urban settings, the conditions in which these movements take place, and the influence of the urban landscape—both built and represented—on the well-being of citizens, as well as their mobility habits and choices.
Research Objective: to identify creative solutions or new technologies that can promote the spread of soft mobility practices and enhance both individual well-being and environmental quality.
3. Driverless Scenarios and Innovative Delivery Solutions
Once the stuff of science fiction, technologies such as driverless cars and drones are now being tested in real-world contexts. These technologies are rich fields of study from an engineering and IT perspective (big data, sensors, ICT, Internet of Things), as well as in urban and logistics planning (usage models, impacts, and opportunities), and also in relation to individual behavior and psychological dynamics.
Research Objective: to analyze the acceptability of these new solutions, assess their sustainability, and identify short-term pilot projects for experimentation.
