Cities face growing pressure to provide efficient, clean, and inclusive mobility for both people and goods. Future urban mobility must not only reduce emissions and congestion but also contribute to higher quality of life and sustainable urban development.

In urban freight transport, we work with partners to develop smart logistics solutions that minimize vehicle mileage, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce noise and air pollution. For passenger mobility, we apply agent-based models and traditional planning tools to explore behavioral patterns and assess new transport options.

Innovative urban design plays a central role in shaping future mobility. Concepts like the 15-minute city aim to bring workplaces, shops, schools, and recreation closer to residents, promoting walking, cycling, and public transport. Our research supports these transformations by providing quantitative insights into accessibility, service quality, and user behavior.

We also develop indicators and KPIs to assess the impact of mobility strategies and guide policymakers. By combining simulation, optimization, and machine learning, we offer a robust basis for evaluating alternatives and planning future-ready cities.

• Zurich Logistics Cooperative
  
  The ZHAW School of Engineering is collaborating with Zurich's city government and five industry partners to develop an innovative cooperative platform for urban freight logistics. This initiative aims to optimize goods transportation through shipment consolidation, alternative vehicles (like cargo bikes), and intelligent route planning to reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact. A prototype optimization model has already been created to analyze cost, time, and sustainability trade-offs between different logistics solutions. As Switzerland's first urban cooperative logistics model, the pilot project combines expertise from ZHAW's five research institutes with partners including Swiss Post and Zurich's Trade Association. Funded by Switzerland's Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI), the solution addresses Zurich's growing freight traffic challenges while serving as a potential model for other European cities.