As the transition toward climate-resilient and inclusive mobility systems accelerates across Europe, new models like Autonomous Mobility on Demand (AMOD) are gaining traction — particularly in sparsely populated, rural, and peri-urban areas. But how can these systems be realistically implemented within local and regional planning frameworks? What policies, tools, and pilot experiences are helping pave the way?
To explore these questions, the ArtMED project is organising its 1st Online Roundtable, bringing together experts from across the Euro-MED region to discuss the policy, planning, and operational dimensions of AMOD.
🔍 Why this roundtable?
This online session aims to create a focused, practical exchange around how Autonomous Mobility on Demand can become a meaningful component of sustainable transport strategies — especially in contexts that are underserved by traditional transit.
The roundtable will explore:
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✅ Policy frameworks and investment approaches to enable AMOD
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✅ Real-life cases of demand-responsive mobility
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✅ Planning needs in rural and peri-urban environments
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✅ Gaps in regulation, data, and local readiness
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with speakers, ask questions, and take away lessons that can inform future mobility actions and collaborations.
🎙️ Meet the Speakers
The roundtable will feature short interventions and moderated dialogue with the following experts:
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Prof. Miquel Estrada – Professor at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain
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Miquel Estrada Romeu is Contracted Full Professor at the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, UPC (Spain). His research activity is divided into three disciplines, all of them centered in urban mobility: public transport systems, management of on-demand public transport, and design and operation of freight transport networks. Dr. Estrada has participated as a principal researcher or collaborator in 37 projects of competitive public calls (15 national, 21 European and 2 regional). Moreover, he took part in 19 R & D contracts with public or private companies.
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Martina Carra – Architect at Agenzia TPL Brescia, Italy
Martina Carra is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track position) in Transport planning at the University of Brescia (Italy). She holds a Ph.D. with honours in Civil Engineering and Architecture curriculum urban studies from the University of Parma in 2020. Her research focuses on the integration of urban planning and sustainable mobility planning, with particular interest in accessibility and public transport quality, supported by GIS tools and multi-criteria decision-making methods. Since 2025, she has also been collaborating as a researcher with the Public Transport Authority of the Province of Brescia. She will present the case of “Sirmione Chiama Bus,” an active on-demand public transport service in a popular tourist area on Lake Garda, offering valuable lessons for local deployment and service design. -
Viktoria Zorba – Sustainable Mobility Specialist at Rhoé Urban Technologies, Greece
Victoria Zorba is a Mobility Specialist at Rhoe Urban Technologies, where she focuses on electric and autonomous mobility solutions. She is also a PhD student at the University of Florida, specializing in advanced algorithms for CAVs on freeways. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive research experience in mixed-integer optimization from the University of Thessaly in Greece, she is passionate about developing cutting-edge algorithms for real-life applications in CAVs. Her contribution will focus on planning and investment challenges for AMOD services in rural and peri-urban areas, drawing from hands-on experience in transport consulting and innovation. -
Blaž Vukelić – Co-founder of AV Living Lab, Slovenia
Blaž Vukelić is the co-founder of AV Living Lab, a mobility innovation hub based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Established in 2017, AV Living Lab functions as a dynamic real-world testing ecosystem where cutting-edge mobility concepts — such as autonomous vehicles and delivery robots — are developed, demonstrated, and validated. Blaž brings a multidisciplinary background in sociology and economics, combined with a deep commitment to shaping the future of safe, efficient, and socially responsible multimodal transport systems.
🧩 About ArtMED
ArtMED is an Interreg Euro-MED Thematic Project working to promote the deployment of Autonomous Mobility on Demand across the Mediterranean region. The project supports local authorities, transport agencies, and innovation actors in identifying pathways for AMOD implementation and policy integration.
By creating synergies between pilot experiences, planning tools, and mission-driven governance, ArtMED aims to contribute to more inclusive, digitally enabled, and sustainable regional mobility strategies.
📣 Join Us!
Whether you’re a public authority, transport professional, researcher, or innovation stakeholder — this roundtable is a chance to hear from real-world practitioners, connect across countries, and explore emerging AMOD solutions.
🔗 Register now: https://lu.ma/niho1re8
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