GOLIA
The GOLIA project aims to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation by developing new approaches that leverage the full potential of digital tools in sustainable mobility.
While digitalisation holds great promise, it has not yet brought about a full transformation towards sustainability. Across Europe, numerous smart city initiatives are already leveraging technology to mitigate environmental impacts. However, governance systems often struggle to keep pace with rapid technological change, leaving a gap between innovation and implementation.
Innovations in information and communication technologies (ICT), Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how cities manage resources and deliver mobility services such as shared transport and Mobility as a Service (MaaS). These technologies can significantly improve efficiency and sustainability, but they also raise concerns about access and fairness, as new mobility models may risk deepening existing inequalities.
GOLIA seeks to close the innovation-implementation gap by developing truly transformative approaches that harness digital tools to advance sustainability in mobility. The goal is to introduce practical tools, methods, and evidence-based recommendations that will make transport systems more efficient, inclusive and environmentally friendly, and ultimately advance the sustainable, digital, and green transition.
The project is working to align local, regional, and national mobility plans with the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals. Meeting these goals and creating truly sustainable and equitable transport systems demands a coordinated and interdisciplinary approach. Strong collaboration is needed both vertically across governance levels and horizontally across sectors like climate, energy, health, logistics, and education.
GOLIA is being carried out in three pilot cities:
- Antwerp
- Pilsen
- Florence
Participatory approaches will be included to ensure that transport systems respond to different user groups, including vulnerable populations, while fostering transparency, accountability, and trust. Involving citizens and stakeholders in long-term visioning and policymaking is essential to co-design mobility solutions and monitor their impact.
The project started in June 2025 and culminates in May 2028.
For further information, visit the project's website and follow on LinkedIn.
