Projects

Summary

Multimodal transport is positioned as a key element in the transition to a mobility system that is safer, more resilient, sustainable and adapted to the needs of both passengers and freight. This modality helps reduce road congestion, optimise travel efficiency, lower dependence on fossil fuels and improve public health. It also promotes more equitable access to transport by offering alternatives for people of different ages, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. However, its deployment faces important challenges. The lack of interconnection and coordination between different transport modes, suboptimal infrastructure and high operational and investment costs hinder large-scale adoption. Experts emphasise that to realise the potential of multimodal transport, sustainable options such as cycling or light electric vehicles should be prioritised while maintaining high safety standards for the coexistence of motorised and active modes.

Objectives

The European MITHOS project will develop an innovative cloud-based intelligent platform that centralises key tools and information from multiple data sources. This solution will connect with the EU Mobility Data Spaces (EMDS) and will enable authorities and transport managers to make more efficient and sustainable investment decisions. With a multimodal approach, MITHOS will facilitate improved interconnection between different transport modes and optimise infrastructure performance, taking into account criteria such as safety, emissions, energy consumption, costs and accessibility. Among its functionalities, MITHOS includes tools to design public transport networks, plan last-mile logistics, create bicycle lanes, optimise the siting of electric vehicle charging points and anticipate infrastructure maintenance. All these solutions are flexible and can be applied in any territory, allowing authorities to combine different tools to address complex challenges in multimodal environments.

Ceit’s role

Ceit is the project coordinator. In addition to coordination, CEIT will take a leading role in the work package related to demonstrators and, in particular, in the implementation and validation of the Bilbao pilot. It will also play an essential role in defining the functional requirements and technical specifications for the integrated architecture. CEIT specialises in advanced infrastructure monitoring and maintenance and in the application of artificial intelligence for predictive modelling and autonomous systems. It stands out in simulation and traffic management, using intelligent transport systems to optimise flow and safety.