The MUST project aims to influence mobility behavior directly and indirectly in terms of climate and environmentally friendly traffic management. The focus is on the strategies of traffic avoidance, modal shift and traffic improvement. Specifically, the aim is to test which combinations of information can be used to transport data across all modes of transport in order to achieve positive effects for users.
Austria already has a broad base of traffic information. This is provided via radio, roadside displays, apps and the multimodal route planner VAO (Verkehrsauskunft Österreich). With coordinated information that bundles the know-how of the operators of transport routes and means of transport, the MUST project is creating the basis for intermodal traffic management.
In recent years, different modes of transport have been increasingly combined with each other. Services such as ÖBB Scotty, AnachB, Smartride, Wegfinder or Wien Mobil already offer information on private transport, public transport, cycle paths and footpaths. Park & Ride concepts or sharing options such as rental bikes or scooters are also integrated.
Austria already has a broad base of traffic information. This is provided via radio, roadside displays, apps and the multimodal route planner VAO (Verkehrsauskunft Österreich). With coordinated information that bundles the know-how of the operators of transport routes and means of transport, the MUST project is creating the basis for intermodal traffic management.
In recent years, different modes of transport have been increasingly combined with each other. Services such as ÖBB Scotty, AnachB, Smartride, Wegfinder or Wien Mobil already offer information on private transport, public transport, cycle paths and footpaths. Park & Ride concepts or sharing options such as rental bikes or scooters are also integrated.
The effectiveness of the information channels developed is checked using test corridors. These are located in the
The results from these pilot projects flow directly into evaluations and optimizations. This creates a sound basis for the further development of existing channels and services.
RISC Software GmbH is responsible for analyzing the impact of the entire information chain in the Upper Austrian pilot project. To this end, access figures to public transport information services are collected and compared with real user behavior – for example from ASFINAG counting stations or data from the Domino ride-sharing app. In addition, weather data is incorporated in order to better evaluate influences on behavior.
A specially adapted data model ensures effective data preparation and enables analysis even with rapidly growing data volumes. The actual state of mobility behavior in the available time period is then examined, including long-term trends and short-term fluctuations.
RISC uses methods such as correlation analyses, hypothesis tests, causality studies and change point detection to measure impact. The effects are visualized and validated together with experts in iterative feedback loops.
The project consortium consists of ASFINAG, ÖBB, ORF, VAO, VOR Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region, ÖAMTC, AlphaHapp GmbH, OÖ Verkehrsverbund, FH OÖ Forschungs-& Entwicklungs GmbH, Fluidtime Data Services GmbH, netwiss OG, tbw research, s.mobil, Salzburg Research, RISC Software GmbH and Wiener Lokalbahnen. Many high-reach information channels are located in the direct sphere of activity of this consortium – thus ensuring efficient and targeted handling of the project content and an effective pilot phase in the project.
This project is funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) under project no. 902291.
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