Challenge / Goal
The AV pod for mobility-impaired passengers service aims to increase and enhance accessibility, safety, and inclusivity in transport. This autonomous transport service, with its distinctive surveillance capabilities, ensures not only a controlled but also a secure ride for every individual onboard, offering them an embodiment of safe, independent mobility. By fostering a system that respects and facilitates unassisted travel for individuals, irrespective of their physical abilities, the service not only amplifies their autonomy in commuting but also fortifies a model of inclusive transit in the societal framework. Furthermore, the scheduled system underpinning the service ensures consistent, reliable, and punctual transportation, providing passengers, particularly those who might be habitually disenfranchised by conventional transport options, a steadfast and dependable mobility solution. Thus, through its endeavors, the service aspires to bring forth a future where technological advancements in transport are inherently synonymous with elevating accessibility, safety, and inclusivity for all segments of the population.
Citizen participation
The "Pod Vehicle for mobility Impaired Passengers" service use case, ideated within the MOVE2CCAM project's framework, stands out as a community-engaged mobility solution, where citizens played an integral role in its ideation and development. The deliberate incorporation of citizens in the co-designing process was crucial, aiming to intertwine the sophisticated technology with the real, nuanced needs and expectations of potential users, especially considering the target demographic of mobility-restricted individuals. Here, the insights derived from the citizens were not merely data points but were pivotal in shaping the service’s functionality and safety features, ensuring genuine applicability and practical utility. The citizen involvement also crucially anchored a sense of ownership and trust within the community, ensuring that the technology was not perceived as an imposed solution but as a co-created mobility alternative. Furthermore, through active citizen and public sector participation, the service was moulded with a robust understanding of the local mobility patterns, potential usage barriers, and specific preferences, ensuring its adaptation to the local context.
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