YOUTH4MOBILITY

YOUTH4MOBILITY will develop youth-centric active mobility strategies through six Urban Living Labs in Utrecht, Venice, Lisbon, Kristiansand, Brussels, and Changhua (Taiwan). First, it analyses youth mobility lifestyles and the drivers behind mobility choices using participatory action research with diverse communities. Second, it co-creates interventions that re-imagine infrastructure, enhance street safety, strengthen community identity, foster placemaking, and improve last-mile connections, drawing on technology, design, pricing, regulation, and training. Measures such as bike hubs, car-free zones, bike trains, and mobility discounts aim to improve accessibility and affordability. Third, the project re-assesses and evaluates the wider societal impacts of these youth-led solutions on wellbeing, access, and equity. It also builds learning communities to transfer knowledge and develop practical tools for stakeholders. Finally, policy recommendations will be created to guide youth-centred mobility planning and inform policymakers and educational institutions.

The project expects to empower youth as change agents for active mobility that is safe, creative, and connected. It will deliver youth-led interventions that enhance accessibility, affordability, and safety, while reducing mobility poverty and promoting healthier transport habits. Broader impacts include improved wellbeing, greater equity in access to education, jobs, and social life, and stronger community cohesion. YOUTH4MOBILITY will also generate practical tools, co-creation methods, and stakeholder learning communities to ensure replication of successful approaches. Open knowledge platforms, training materials, and evaluation frameworks will support transferability across different contexts. Finally, the project will produce policy recommendations that guide youth-centred mobility planning in European and international cities, contributing to sustainable, liveable, and resilient 15-minute neighbourhoods that meet the needs of young people and benefit society at large.