Register for synchromode 3rd webinar!

As the SYNCHROMODE project draws to a close, it will hold a final webinar on the results, including a live demonstration of the toolbox.

Save the date for our next webinar, on 11 May 2026, from 13:30 to 15:00!

Hear from the case study leaders at NOMMON, CERTH and Maptm who have been leading the developments on the SYMCHROMODE Toolbox.

The SYNCHROMODE tools in full force for the Thessaloniki, Madrid and South of Holland case studies!

The agenda is the following:

Welcome by POLIS 

Intro of the project, the objectives and the main results – Project coordinator (Dimitris Tzanis, CERTH) 

Dive into the case studies, with a live demonstration of the tools 

Madrid case study (Lucia Menendez Pidal, NOMMON) 

South Holland case study (Rick Overvoorde, Maptm)  

Thessaloniki case study (Dimitris Tzanis, CERTH) 

Project-level outcomes (CERTH)

Conclusion and way forward (POLIS) 

Wrap up and Q&A  

Q&A (30 minutes) 

local workshop series: the Thessaloniki case study

As part of the SYNCHROMODE project, several workshops have been organised in each case study location at the local level to meet the stakeholders. Some already took place online (Madrid) or in-person (South Holland).

After two local workshops, the third activity for the Thessaloniki case study was not organised as a single dedicated workshop, but rather as a series of meetings and consultation sessions with different stakeholders, primarily those actively involved in the city’s traffic management operations.

These sessions aimed to assess the SYNCHROMODE Toolbox as an integrated suite of solutions and products, while gathering feedback on its practical relevance, and usability.

In parallel, CERTH also hosted high-level visits from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and the Prime Minister of Greece, during which its traffic management solutions were presented and discussed. These exchanges further highlighted the interest in transferring and exploiting the proposed solutions beyond Thessaloniki, particularly towards the Traffic Management Centre of Attica in the city of Athens, where discussions are ongoing to define the framework for their possible deployment.

SYNCHROMODE & ACUMEN FiNAL event in Brussels

Here we are! The SYNCHROMODE project is drawing to a close. Together with ACUMEN, projects have joined forces for a Final Event that took place on 21 and 22 April in Brussels, that brought together cities, transport authorities, researchers and policymakers from across Europe. 

Over the past three years, these projects have been testing AI-driven and data-driven solutions for multimodal traffic management across seven European cities.

day 1 – results, demonstrations and contributions

Both projects presented their results and lessons learned, followed by live demonstrations of the SYNCHROMODE Toolbox and the ACUMEN Digital Twin running real-life scenarios from the pilot cities.  

The call for contributions resulted in some really interesting additions to the programme, including presentations from: 

• CARMONY – traffic orchestration for cross-border highway management, with insights from the Luxembourg pilot 

• metaCCAZE – use cases for European cities 

• Aalto University – Open Controller, an open and modular architecture for multi-modal traffic signal control 

• Be-Mobile – Reflow, a flexible tool for fast what-if impact analysis of road network changes 

• Mobilysis – uncovering micro-disruptions in traffic using drone-collected data 

The day wrapped up with a panel discussion and a cocktail reception. 🥂 

day 2 – governance, insights from pilots and lessons learnt

We began with policy and governance presentations from both projects, followed by a panel discussion on governance and data harmonisation – a crucial aspect of scaling up these solutions. 

Later on, the focus shifted to the pilot cities. ACUMEN and SYNCHROMODE each shared the experiences, results and insights they had gained from their work in the field across their four and three pilots, respectively. In between, the tools demonstration and exhibition area gave participants a chance to try out the solutions for themselves. 

The event closed with a panel discussion about the future of traffic management and an MTMC workshop, looking ahead to the next steps for multimodal traffic management in Europe. 

Looking forward: what’s next?

Looking forward, former and new projects of the Multimodal Traffic Management Cluster have met to discuss the next steps. While research is essential and needs to continue to be supported, for instance through Horizon Europe projects, we also need some efforts to ensure a greater outreach to market-ready solutions. The future of traffic management continues with projects sur as CARMONY, FEDORA, or Chorus, that are taking over!

Speaking at the closing panel, CINEA Project Officer Thiago Tavares noted that: ‘The main goal of these projects is to anticipate the future and test it out,’ he added, noting that ‘results like these can start shifting mindsets’. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Brussels, contributed to the programme, and helped to make these two days such a success! 👏 

LOCAL workshops SERIES: the south holland 3rd case study workshop

The SYNCHROMODE project is drawing to a close! Discover insights from the latest local stakeholder workshops across our case study locations.

In South Holland, the third stakeholder workshop took place physically on 20 March 2026. Organised by MAPtm, it brought together traffic authorities, public transport operators, and tech providers to explore key findings from the case study.

The South Holland case study focuses on 3 recurring problematic situations in terms of traffic management: for large scale infrastructure works; in seasonal touristic areas (Keukenhof) and at the beach.

workshop objectives and setup

The main objectives of this workshop were to disseminate the work of the Dutch case study as part of SYNCHROMODE, to present the results and performed actions, and the different modules developed during the project.

The session was composed of two interactive parts:

1. Project performance and evaluation
   Assessment of how the project performed, including its results and their usability. A SWOT analysis was conducted to identify key strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities.
2. Scaling and future implementation
   Collection of insights on how to further scale the project outcomes. This included identifying remaining requirements for implementation, developing an “impact and usage” table, and determining which results could be replicated, expanded, or applied in new contexts.

data sharing, toolbox integration and user experience

Discussions focused on the tools used, potential improvements to increase adoption, and the nature of the data ecosystem. Key challenges were identified, including data availability issues, interoperability gaps, privacy and security concerns, and institutional resistance. These aspects were analysed across the Keukenhof, beach, and roadworks planning use cases.

results, replicbility and recommendations

Further discussions addressed project results, their replicability, and potential applications, as well as their quantitative and qualitative impacts and benefits. This led into defining requirements and formulating policy recommendations.

LOCAL workshops SERIES: the MADRID 3rd case study workshop

After a series of 2 local workshops with stakeholders, the Madrid Case Study held a third and last workshop online on 5 March 2026. Professionals from diverse transportation backgrounds attended the event. The objectives of the workshop were to present the SYNCHROMODE digital platform, developed to coordinate public transport, last-mile logistics, and demand-responsive transport services, and the project’s case study results. After an introduction of the case study and objectives, Nommon proceeded with a demonstration of the Toolbox and DEUSTO with the case study results. Interactive sessions have been conducted by Rupprecht on the following aspects: 

– Toolbox user experience 

– Multiactor cooperation, governance and data. 

– Results, replicability and applications. 

The Madrid case study is centred in the coordination and integration of public transport, DRT services and Logistic delivery. The specific area of study chosen is the town of El Álamo, a peri-urban town at the outskirts of Madrid, and its connection to the Spanish capital via the bus line 539. The main results of the study are that the integration of DRT with line 539 does not significantly reduce travel time of the users, but improves the capillarity of the public transport. Economic viability is demand dependent. Additionally, pairing the DRT service with Logistic last mile delivery does not affect passenger pick-ups and drop-offs and can offer substantial savings, increasing viability of the service. 

The workshop

The second part of the workshop consisted of an interactive activity. Participants were divided into groups and discussed three main topics using collaborative digital boards. In the first interactive session, The SYNCHROMODE toolbox user experience participants were asked to comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the toolbox. Participants highlighted the clarity and usability of the toolbox as a decision tool. In general, the toolbox was perceived as clear and functional with detailed information. The main risks identified were the day-to-day integration of the data in the database, final user adoption and last minute changes in parcel delivery. The main identified weaknesses was the lack of integration of real-time data and tools to compare the optimised results with what really happened during the day. The inclusion of real-time data to the toolbox was also identified as the main opportunity. 

The second interactive session focused on governance and multi-actor cooperation. Participants discussed the role of public transport authorities in ensuring access to mobility data and the possibility of promoting more flexible concession frameworks. In particular, some suggested that authorities could move away from strictly defined schedules, stops and fixed routes, allowing operators to implement solutions such as DRT systems as long as predefined service level requirements are met. There were also discussions about the governance of the toolbox itself, including which operators should participate and who decides on their inclusion, how revenues should be distributed, and which actors should assume the operational risks associated with the functioning of the toolbox.

In the third interactive section the results of the application of the toolbox for the Madrid case study were discussed. In particular the main impact as well as the potential to extend it to other UC and the barriers for this extension. The main conclusions in these dimensions are summarised below.

CASE STUDY RESULTS

The tested solution (integration of PT with DRT for passenger and goods transport)  allows a considerable reduction of traveller kilometers and in consequence emissions. This solution turns PT into a sustainable and efficient logistic platform at the time that increases the PT’s capillarity.  And overall, the toolbox provides the services operators and public authorities with demand and optimisation tools to plan, improve and monitor service provision.

The tested solution can be expanded to rural areas where it can have a greater impact. It can also be extended to coordinate several logistic operators, not just one with PT and include more than one bus line multiplying the benefits of the use case. It would be interesting to explore the integration with other PT services not just bus (e.g train)

From the proposed extension the one considered with higher priority and viability is the extension of the service to rural areas where DRT services are already in place.

One of the main challenges for this extension is to keep the level of service. The main barrier is related to legal aspects and labor conditions, since the coordination of goods and people transport entails increasing the complexity of the task performed by service providers. 

SYNCHROMODE AT RTR 2026

The SYNCHROMODE project got invited to participate in the RTR Conference 2026, the conference on results from road transport research, taking place in Brussels from 10 to 12 February 2026.

Together with the SUM and ACUMEN projects, discussions have dealt with how to improve traffic management, showcasing advanced solutions for synchronized and resilient multimodal transport services, and demonstrating their real-world impact and measurable results from our three Case Study areas.

It is great to see how research projects can end up in real deployment! Our project coordinator Evangelos Mitsakis also invited everyone at the joint final event, organized by SYNCHROMODE and ACUMEN on 21st-22 April, in Brussels and encouraged the audience to contribute in the soon to be launched call for contributions! 🙌

More info about the event here: ACUMEN & SYNCHROMODE wrap-up: join us for a two-day final symposium – Synchromode

Thank you to Thiago Tavares and Ivo Cré for moderating the session, and Evangelos Mitsakis for presenting SYNCHROMODE!

ACUMEN & SYNCHROMODE wrap-up: join us for a two-day final symposium

We are entering the final stretch! SYNCHROMODE and ACUMEN projects are drawing to a close. To finish on a high note and wrap-up, they are joining forces during a 2-day final event, taking the shape of a symposium on 21 and 22 April 2026, in Brussels.

Join us at COMET Louise to discuss about the future of multimodal, data-driven and resilient trafic and transport management in Europe. ACUMEN and SYNCHROMODE are two EU-funded Horizon EUROPE projects advancing multimodal transport management solutions across Europe. While SYNCHROMODE focuses on developing data-driven ICT tools for improving the management of transport operations and managing the overall transport network, ACUMEN facilitates the access to seamless mobility by using AI-aided decision tools.  

To celebrate their achievements, the projects are joining forces for a final symposium. This two-day gathering will bring together policymakers, city leaders, transport authorities and operators, industry innovators, and sustainability experts to explore operational tools and real-world solutions that cities, transport authorities, and operators can use, all of which have been tested through pilots and demonstrations across Europe. 

The event is structured around interactive sessions featuring research findings, governance design, impact assessment and testimonials from pilot cities. Whether you are exploring AI integration, seeking to improve multimodal coordination or looking to build resilience into your transport network, this event will provide actionable insights and proven tools developed through real-world implementation.

Sessions will address critical questions that cities face when advancing their traffic management systems: How do you effectively handle heterogeneous mobility data sources? How do you create data-driven and AI-based traffic prediction and optimisation systems? How do you coordinate all modes of transport within existing frameworks, handle disruptions and build resilience? What governance structures are needed to integrate new tools into current operations, and how do you evaluate their effectiveness?

Discussions will focus on the future of multimodal, data-driven, and resilient traffic and transport management in Europe.  

The event will offer a deep dive into: 

• Multimodal and network-wide traffic management  
• Data, AI, and decision support  
• Resilience, simulation, and digital twins  
• Deployment, evaluation, and governance  
• City pilots and real-world implementations  

Whether you are part of a European city, a transport authority, or a mobility professional, this event offers an opportunity to exchange insights, foster connections, and contribute to shaping sustainable urban mobility! 

programme

Tuesday 21 April (Day 1)

13:15-14:00: registrations

14:00-15:00: Multimodal traffic and transport management – ACUMEN Project results and lessons learnt

15:00-16:00: Multimodal traffic and transport management – SYNCHROMODE Project results and lessons learned

Coffee break

16:30-18:00: Parallel sessions

18:00-20:00: Cocktail Reception – Standing dinner

Wednesday 22 April (Day 2)

8:30-9:30: Registrations and welcome

9:30-11:00: Session (TBA)

Coffee break

11:30-13:00: Session (TBA)

Lunch break

14:00-16:00: Session (TBA)

Coffee break

16:30-17:00: Closing Panel – what is next and way forward

Registration and attendance

The event will take place in person at COMET Louise (Place Stephanie 20, 1050 Brussels) on 21 and 22 April 2026.  More details coming up!

SYNCHROMODE AT the POLIS conference 2025

🚦 The SYNCHROMODE project was showcased at the POLIS Conference 2025, both participating in a session and at the Exhibition stand. The conference took place in Utrecht, from 27 to 28 November 2025, and gathered more than 500 stakeholders in the field of urban mobility. The occasion for the project to disseminate its first results, and to network with relevant actors!

During session 4B: “Data-Driven Roadworks Planning”, Rick Overvoorde from MAPtm presented the project’s vision, introduced the consortium partners, and highlighted the work carried out in the South Holland case study, showing how synchronised, data-driven traffic and mobility management can support smarter planning and minimise disruption during roadworks.

In addition, SYNCHROMODE was present at the booth of the exhibition area, together with ACUMEN, its sister project.

A big thank you to POLIS Network for the opportunity to share our progress, and to our partners for their continued collaboration in shaping the future of multimodal traffic management!

SYNCHROMODE 5th Newsletter

Welcome to SYNCHROMODE Newsletter! Find the latest news and updates about the project below:

https://synchromode.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Synchromode-Newsletter-no5.pdf

SYNCHROMODE General Assembly – Munich, 30–31 October 2025 

The SYNCHROMODE partners met in Munich from 30 to 31 October, hosted by Yunex Traffic, for the last General Assembly (GA) meeting. This marked an important milestone in the project’s progress! The two-day meeting provided an opportunity to review ongoing developments, discuss achievements, and plan the next phases as the SYNCHROMODE project is ending soon! 

Project coordination and updates

The meeting opened with an update on project management, presented by CERTH, the project coordinator. The overview set the stage for the sessions that followed, focusing on current progress, upcoming deliverables, and key milestones. 

case study progress

Each case study team presented the latest updates on tasks, deliverables, and their connection to the overall SYNCHROMODE framework. 

South Holland notably detailed how they dealt with the high season in Keukenhof: monitoring in real-time the traffic conditions, providing notification about congestion, delays and route guidance, and preparing the daily reports which are of high importance for the impact assessment evaluation. 

toolbox demonstration and integration

A major highlight of the GA was the demonstration of the SYNCHROMODE Toolbox, showcasing the latest updates and interface improvements since the previous assembly. Partners reviewed the remaining pages and functionalities, addressed technical issues, and discussed the integration and testing of the SYNCHROMODE solution within each case study. 

Deployment and testing execution plans were presented, alongside a structured overview of the testing process, assessment methodology, and time plan for finalization. 

communication, dissemination and next events

The consortium also reviewed recent and upcoming dissemination and communication activities, with a focus on strengthening visibility and stakeholder engagement. Planning is underway for the next public webinar and the final project event, which will showcase key results and lessons learned from SYNCHROMODE’s implementation. 

Day 2: exploitation, lessons learnt and modelling

The second day began with a session on Exploitation Strategies, led by PNO, outlining approaches to maximize the project’s impact and ensure long-term sustainability of the developed solutions. CERTH followed with a presentation on lessons learnt and policy recommendations, providing valuable insights into how SYNCHROMODE outcomes can inform future transport policies. 

The meeting continued with an update on modelling, simulation, and prediction of multimodal solutions, underlining the technical advancements achieved and the collaborative efforts driving the project forward. We notably dived into transport network optimization, user needs, systems requirements definition and governance models. 

Looking ahead

The Munich GA demonstrated the strong collaboration among partners and the tangible progress across all work packages. With final integration and testing phases approaching, SYNCHROMODE continues to advance toward its goal of delivering innovative tools for real-time, data-driven multimodal transport management across Europe.