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Project Code [19/FIP/ZE/7376]
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Project title
SMILE: Smart Mobility Initiative for Lower Emissions; Transforming mode selection through HMI, Machine Learning, Personalisation, Transport Engineering and Behavioural Science
Primary Funding Agency
Science Foundation Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Project Abstract
Transport accounts for 20%, passenger cars 10%, of Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce this to zero, or close to, will require a quantum change in mobility behaviour. This proposal works from the premise that this cannot be achieved by isolated measures (such as a carbon tax) but requires a whole system approach. This project will bring together multidisciplinary expertise from Computer Science, Engineering and Social Sciences to design an evidence-based mobility ecosystem centred on a trip decision-making support tool (app/website). The tool will inform, educate and motivate users towards low- or no-emissions modes with a user-friendly interface making accessing eco-modes seamless. Personalisation will enable trip guidance to be optimised to the user. Human sensing will harvest data on actual mobility behaviour enabling the system to learn individual, trip and context specific factors affecting mode choice. This knowledge can serve to inform transport infrastructure and services planning. Machine learning will be deployed to optimise the nature and presentation of choices to maximise eco-mode choices.
Grant Approved
�220,000.00
Research Theme
Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
30/04/2020