PHOEBE is proudly announcing its participation in an EU road safety cluster with several other EU-funded projects, which share the common aim of creating cutting-edge solutions addressing the growing complexity of urban transport systems and the interaction between drivers and vulnerable road users (VRUs) to enhance road safety. You can find further details in our joint press release and the news item below.
What is the aim of the cooperation?
The cluster’s mission centers on a unified vision to implement the “safe system” approach, which moves away from placing the sole responsibility for safety on road users. Instead, it adopts a comprehensive strategy, engaging all stakeholders—from infrastructure planners to transport operators—in fostering safer environments. The collaborative projects aim to ensure that automated mobility technology not only maximizes efficiency but also remains transparent, inclusive, and adaptable to real-world traffic conditions.
These five projects are investigating how advanced technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), simulation tools, predictive analytics, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)—can improve urban road safety for all, with a special focus on vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals with reduced mobility.
Which projects are part of this newly-formed cluster?
Besides PHOEBE, four other projects are part of the cluster, of which SOTERIA has already cooperated with us in form of two ‘sister project webinars’ (1st webinar & 2nd webinar):
SOTERIA focuses on creating a data-driven safety intelligence framework that integrates electric micro-mobility services in urban environments.
AI4CCAM leverages the potential of AI to create trustworthy and ethical models for predicting the behavior of vulnerable road users in urban environments.
EVENTS seeks to overcome the limitations of current Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) by developing a robust and resilient perception.
HEIDI is breaking new ground by designing a cooperative HMI that connects drivers and pedestrians in dangerous situations.