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Project title

CONUNDRUM: Co-creating sustainable and shared community mobility

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin

Lead Applicant

Not listed

Project Abstract

The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 51%. The share of emissions from the transport sector has doubled since 1990 in contrast to other sectors. Changing mobility patterns and choices is therefore critical to climate action and more sustainable communities. The OECD (2022) note that more private electric vehicles will not deliver the requisite shifts to meet targets. More radical low-carbon alternatives, particularly in urban centres with poorly developed public transport, are required. Developing low-carbon community shared mobility is a potential solution that CONUNDRUM will test in Enniscorthy (Wexford). We propose: deep community engagement to understand mobility challenges, perceptions and barriers; the development of a shared mobility app (SCOOT) using deep learning methods, behavioural tools and tailored information; and simulating the impact of shared mobility and mode changes to evaluate the potential success of this approach and its scalability. Potential impacts will be the reduction of social isolation, enhanced economic vitality, reduced carbon emissions and the achievement of regional and national policy objectives. This will be delivered through the interdisciplinarity of the proposed team, network of the societal impact champion, and significant project management expertise of PI and co-PI.

Grant Approved

�319,622.00

Research Hub

Climate Change

Research Theme

3. Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

01/09/2023

Initial Projected Completion Date

28/02/2025