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PHOEBE · Project

Predictive Urban Safety Software for Planning Safer City Streets and Mobility

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Imagine having a digital crystal ball for city streets that predicts where accidents might happen before they occur. Instead of just counting cars, it looks at how people actually behave and how new scooters or bikes change the flow of traffic. It helps city planners test a new street design in a computer simulation to make sure it's safe for everyone before they spend money on construction.

By the numbers
7500
urban fatalities recorded in the EU27 in 2020
40%
proportion of all road fatalities that are urban
3
real-world pilot sites
The business problem

What needed solving

City planners lack tools to predict how new transport modes or street changes affect the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, often relying on vehicle-centric models that ignore vulnerable users.

The solution

What was built

A predictive safety assessment software module and a set of knowledge products that simulate future urban traffic scenarios.

Audience

Who needs this

City Transport DepartmentsUrban Planning ConsultanciesRoad Safety AuditorsMicromobility Companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Urban Planning & Engineering
mid-size
Target: Civil Engineering Firm

If you are a civil engineering firm dealing with the risk of road accidents in new urban designs — this project developed a predictive safety assessment tool that simulates future scenarios to ensure safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists.

Public Administration
enterprise
Target: Municipal Transport Authority

If you are a city transport manager dealing with the challenge of 7500 annual urban fatalities in the EU27 — this project developed a software module that predicts the safety impact of disruptive changes in transport networks.

Mobility Services
SME
Target: Micromobility Operator

If you are a scooter or e-bike provider dealing with safety concerns for vulnerable road users — this project developed a data-driven model that assesses how new mobility solutions affect urban safety and demand.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this tool?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the software module are not provided.

Can this be scaled to other cities?

Yes, the project uses three pilot sites in Athens, Valencia, and West Midlands to ensure the solution is scalable and transferable to other European cities.

How is the IP or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding the licensing terms or patent status of the software.

What regulations does this help with?

It supports the 'Vision Zero' goal and European Commission targets to halve road deaths and injuries by 2030.

How is the tool integrated into existing systems?

The tool integrates traffic simulation, road safety assessment, and telematics data into a single assessment tool for city administrations.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 11 partners across 7 countries. With a 36% industry ratio (4 industry partners and 5 SMEs), there is a strong link between academic research (4 universities) and market application, ensuring the tool is built for practical city administration use.

How to reach the team

Contact EVROPSKI INSTITUT ZA OCENJEVANJE CEST - EURORAP in Slovenia

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the PHOEBE safety simulation module.

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