Mobility app & travel planner for smart phones: providing real time information (Limassol, Cyprus)
Area: periurban
Date implemented: May 2018 (first launch), December 2019 (final product)
How long from concept to implementation: 1.5 years (first launch), 3 years (final product)
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: An app (with travel planner function) was developed containing real time information about sustainable transport modes in the Limassol region, as well as information about tourist spots, parking locations, and disabled access.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: The required data was already available and only needed to be gathered. The application is easy to access and free to use.
Lessons learnt: The required data needs to be collected from different stakeholders, transformed into an uniform format, analysed, and presented. Promotion of services/advertisement can be intergrated as an additional source of funding once the application gains acceptance.
Tips for replication: Engage with relevant stakeholders to gain access to data. Promote application to improve public awareness.
Sources or links:
- https://civitas.eu/mobility-solutions/mobility-application-travel-planner-for-smart-phones-to-provide-real-time
- https://civitas.eu/sites/default/files/mer_lim_7.4_21042021_final.pdf
Date implemented: May 2018 (first launch), December 2019 (final product)
How long from concept to implementation: 1.5 years (first launch), 3 years (final product)
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: An app (with travel planner function) was developed containing real time information about sustainable transport modes in the Limassol region, as well as information about tourist spots, parking locations, and disabled access.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: The required data was already available and only needed to be gathered. The application is easy to access and free to use.
Lessons learnt: The required data needs to be collected from different stakeholders, transformed into an uniform format, analysed, and presented. Promotion of services/advertisement can be intergrated as an additional source of funding once the application gains acceptance.
Tips for replication: Engage with relevant stakeholders to gain access to data. Promote application to improve public awareness.
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