The GEMINI project took center stage at the RTR Conference 2025 in Brussels, where the coordinator Vera-Marie Andrieu presented groundbreaking insights into the future of New Mobility Services (NMS). This event, known for bringing together key players in European transport innovation, provided the perfect platform to showcase GEMINI’s contributions to greening European mobility and fostering sustainable urban development.
GEMINI: A Catalyst for Sustainable Mobility
GEMINI is a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming mobility in urban and peri-urban areas. Through eight Mobility Living Labs (MLLs) spread across Europe, the project is actively testing and implementing innovative mobility concepts that can drive the shift towards climate neutrality.
At RTR 2025, GEMINI presented its work on developing digital tools, data spaces, and policy recommendations to enhance the integration and adoption of NMS. The project also focuses on socio-economic and behavioral analyses, aiming to understand user adoption patterns and identify strategies for effective deployment.
Key Highlights from the GEMINI Presentation
During the conference, the coordinator detailed the approach to tackling some of the most pressing challenges in urban mobility, including congestion, emissions, and accessibility. The presentation emphasized:
- Implementation of 8 roadmaps and operational plans for NMS, each tailored to specific urban and peri-urban contexts.
- Twinning partnerships with European cities, including Paris-Saclay, Porto, Helsinki, and Ljubljana, to exchange best practices and harmonize mobility solutions across borders.
- Integration of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and Mobility as a Commons (MaaC) concepts in cities like Amsterdam and Munich, focusing on seamless, shared, and multimodal transport options.
- Data-driven insights gathered through tools like the Cross Impact Performance Emissions (XIPE) model and Total Ownership Tracking Economics Calculator (TOTEC), assessing the environmental and economic impact of NMS adoption.
- Expected impact metrics, including a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and traffic-related air pollution, as well as improved social inclusion and accessibility to public transport.
Overcoming Barriers to Innovation in NMS
One of the key takeaways from the presentation was the identification of barriers to NMS integration, such as regulatory hurdles, lack of public awareness, and concerns over data privacy. To address these challenges, GEMINI is working on:
- Developing policy roadmaps and regulatory frameworks to support cities in transitioning to greener mobility solutions.
- Strengthening collaborations between mobility providers, city authorities, researchers, and policymakers.
- Enhancing public engagement and user adoption through targeted awareness campaigns and participatory design approaches.
Looking Ahead: The Future of GEMINI and NMS
As the GEMINI project progresses, its impact is expected to extend beyond the initial MLLs. The scalability and replicability of its models will enable cities across Europe to adopt sustainable mobility solutions tailored to their unique needs. With an emphasis on data-driven decision-making, integrated mobility services, and environmental sustainability, GEMINI is setting a benchmark for the future of European mobility.
The RTR Conference 2025 reinforced the project’s relevance in shaping policy, technology, and infrastructure for smarter and greener cities.
