Dyna15Connect

Dyna15Connect will combine behavioural research, geospatial analysis, co-creation and digital technologies to design and test scalable multimodal mobility solutions. The project will develop digital twins for participating municipalities and use them to design Dynamic Mobility Hubs that connect walking, cycling, micromobility, shared mobility and AI-supported demand-responsive transport. Tomatiq technology will provide the backbone for flexible on-demand services using dynamic stops and real-time routing. Local authorities, residents, mobility providers and researchers will co-create the solutions. At least one real-life proof-of-concept with vehicles will be implemented, with the main pilot planned for Qormi and Żebbug in Malta, while additional municipalities will be assessed through simulations. Cross-country evaluation will examine accessibility, user experience, behavioural change and environmental performance.

Dyna15Connect is expected to deliver a validated and transferable framework for improving multimodal accessibility in car-dependent small and mid-sized urban areas. Expected benefits include reduced car dependency, improved access to services, shorter and more worthwhile travel, increased use of sustainable modes, better user satisfaction and lower transport-related emissions. Municipalities will receive evidence-based digital twins, a cross-city KPI framework, a 15-Minute City Multimodality Implementation Handbook, co-creation tools and replication guidance that can support future planning and investment decisions. The project will also generate new evidence on behavioural change in multimodal mobility, validate Dynamic Mobility Hubs and AI-supported demand-responsive transport, and provide policy recommendations and open knowledge for wider uptake through the DUT Knowledge Hub and the project website.