The project

Ai-aided deCision tool for seamless mUltiModal nEtwork and traffic managemeNt – ACUMEN

Managing multimodal transport services that meet customer needs and improve safety, while reducing congestion and contributing to decarbonisation, is a challenging task. Despite the potential of new technologies, these had not been widely adopted due to a lack of integration, appropriate management policies, and supportive governance models.

To overcome these obstacles, ACUMEN implemented a range of strategic approaches:

  1. Secure and Decentralised Data Framework: ACUMEN designed a robust, privacy-preserving and decentralised data framework that facilitated real-time information sharing among mobility providers and operators. This framework promoted collaboration and enabled effective decision-making.
  2. Advanced Monitoring and Forecasting: Leveraging concepts from explainable AI and hybrid intelligence, ACUMEN developed cutting-edge monitoring and forecasting tools with exceptional accuracy. These tools empowered stakeholders to analyse and predict traffic patterns, supporting proactive management strategies.
  3. Decision-Making and Management Solutions: ACUMEN created and tested new decision-making and management solutions operating at various urban scales, including sections, intersections, networks and fleet management. By fostering cooperation among mobility providers, ACUMEN worked to optimise services and enhance overall efficiency.

ACUMEN established a technological and methodological framework integrating state-of-the-art mobility modelling, data processing, prediction and advanced visualisation capabilities. By embracing the concept of Digital Twins and adopting a Hybrid Intelligence paradigm, ACUMEN developed intuitive decision-support tools for smart cities, facilitating effective collaboration between humans and AI and resulting in innovative services that benefited citizens.

The consortium was led by Aalto University (FI) and brought together 17 partners from 8 EU Member States as well as Switzerland. The ACUMEN consortium had an excellent balance of expertise, including six top universities, two RTOs, six companies and their subsidiaries, four pilot initiatives implemented with the support of local stakeholders significantly engaging two cities, and POLIS, the leading network of European cities and regions engaged in developing innovative technologies and policies for local transport.

The project ran from June 2023 to May 2026.