CONSORCIO REGIONAL DE TRANSPORTES PUBLICOS REGULARES DE MADRID

Their core work

CRTM is the public authority responsible for coordinating and managing all public transport across the Madrid metropolitan region, one of Europe's largest urban transport networks. In H2020, they contribute real-world urban mobility infrastructure and passenger data for testing sustainable transport solutions — from bus system redesign to multimodal mobility hubs. They also bring expertise in serving elderly and vulnerable populations through accessible transport services, bridging transport and health/social inclusion domains.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

CRTM's early H2020 participation (2015-2018) split between health-related ageing projects (IN LIFE, City4Age) and bus system modernization (EBSF_2), reflecting a broad interest in making public transport work for all citizens. From 2016 onward, they shifted decisively toward sustainable urban mobility — first with CIVITAS ECCENTRIC's focus on suburban districts and emission-free transport, then with SCALE-UP's emphasis on data-driven, user-centric multimodal solutions. The trajectory shows a clear move from accessibility-focused participation toward leading-edge clean mobility and transport digitalization.

CRTM is moving toward data-driven, digitally integrated clean mobility — expect future interest in MaaS platforms, decarbonized transport, and smart multimodal hubs.

How they like to work

CRTM participates exclusively as a partner, never coordinating — typical for a public transport authority that contributes real infrastructure, operational data, and policy context rather than leading research. With 132 unique partners across 17 countries, they operate in large European consortia (averaging 26+ partners per project). This makes them a reliable, low-risk consortium member who brings genuine urban transport testbed value without competing for leadership.

CRTM has collaborated with 132 unique partners across 17 countries, reflecting deep integration into European transport research networks. Their connections span cities, universities, and transport operators across Western and Southern Europe.

What sets them apart

CRTM manages one of Europe's largest integrated public transport networks (bus, metro, commuter rail, light rail) serving over 5 million people in the Madrid region. This gives them unmatched access to real passenger flows, operational data, and policy-level decision-making — something research organizations and technology companies cannot replicate. For any consortium needing a large-scale urban mobility testbed with institutional commitment, CRTM is a proven and experienced partner.

Highlights from their portfolio

• CIVITAS ECCENTRIC
  Largest CRTM project by funding (EUR 553K), tackling sustainable mobility in suburban districts with focus on emission-free transport, SUMPs, and gender-inclusive mobility.
• SCALE-UP
  Most recent project (2021-2025) with EUR 550K, representing CRTM's evolution toward data-driven multimodal urban transport and behavioural change strategies.
• City4Age
  Unusual cross-sector project combining transport infrastructure with health/ageing — demonstrating how public transport data can monitor and support elderly citizens' wellbeing.