GeoSence
The GeoSence project (2021-2024) was the first of its kind to investigate the implementation of geofencing and its impact from a holistic perspective, all in close collaboration with researchers and local planning authorities.
The aim was to trial, enhance knowledge of geofencing, and provide guidance on how it can be implemented to improve traffic safety, increase transport efficiency and reduce environmental impact in cities.
The GeoSence project is part of a JPI Urban Europe call, the ERA-NET Cofund Urban Accessibility and Connectivity co-funded by the European Commission (Grant N° 875022).
GeoSence results conference
Watch the GeoSence final conference and listen to the experiences and results shared by Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Munich.
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Strategic guide for implementation of urban geofencing solutions
Geofencing recommendations in SUMPs and SULPs
Stockholm
Within GeoSence, the City of Stockholm has explored how a new innovative approach could be developed to implement geofencing and other connected solutions in its daily traffic planning and management operations. This has been achieved by mapping relevant existing processes, including issuing and updating local traffic regulations, network editing, and establishing new routines and processes for data management (e.g., sharing, storage, GDPR compliance, data input from sensors) across all transportation modes (goods, micromobility, service vehicles). This primarily focuses on static geofencing but also outlines guidelines for managing data for dynamic and smart geofencing. Stockholm has been the first demonstrator to fully adopt and integrate the strategic implementation guidelines for geofencing.
Here you can listen to Anna Forsell from the City of Stockholm and Anna Fjällman from RISE as they discuss the results.
In the document below, you can read in detail about how geofencing has been tested in Stockholm, as well as the conclusions and lessons learned from their work.
Munich
Many European cities are tackling issues with e-scooters, such as improper parking and unsafe driving. Munich tested geofencing technology to address these challenges and enhance safety and public acceptance. The city assessed geofencing as a tool for effective traffic planning and management, with a primary goal of improving road safety for all users, especially pedestrians, by curbing inappropriate parking.
Three case studies evaluated new parking policies using geofencing. The first focused on 43 dedicated zones in the historic city centre, the second on optimizing parking in 30 existing zones outside this area, and the third on a new parking concept for Oktoberfest events in 2022 and 2023, featuring designated zones and time-based restrictions.
To monitor micro-mobility vehicle locations and make data-driven decisions on mobility behavior and traffic impact, Munich's mobility department established a monitoring and data analysis platform. This platform also communicates with vehicles from various mobility service providers via digital channels to enforce regulations like parking, no-parking, and no-go zones for e-scooters.
The project included user and stakeholder surveys to assess the impact and acceptance of geofencing, along with strategies for data management and traffic control incorporating geofencing. Privacy concerns were also addressed, emphasizing the importance of obtaining user consent and implementing robust data security measures.
In the document below, you can read in detail about how geofencing has been tested in Munich, as well as the conclusions and lessons learned from their work.
Gothenburg
This test has addressed geofencing in public procurement, specifically how to specify requirements for geofencing functionality and how to monitor compliance with these requirements in the contract between the city and a transportation operator. The aim has been to ensure that speed limits are respected, particularly in areas with vulnerable road users, such as nearby schools. Tests have been conducted with vehicles providing special transport services for people with disabilities. Zones with speed limits lower than the regulated speed have been set up as geofences in the transportation operator's fleet management system, and equipment has been installed in vehicles to support drivers in adhering to the speed limit in these zones. The demonstration has allowed user studies to evaluate drivers' experiences during and after the use of the speed-limiting equipment.
Listen to Tomas Hagelberg and Malin Stoldt from the City of Gothenburg as they discuss their findings.
The document below describes a geofencing study in Gothenburg. The test aimed to improve safety for special transport services and vulnerable road users by combining geofencing technology with intelligent speed assistance. Read and learn more.
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) possesses extensive expertise in piloting geofencing solutions within innovation projects. Read more about their experiences and best practices in the report below.
Impact Assessment
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Funding Agencies
The GeoSence project is part of a JPI Urban Europe call, the ERA-NET Cofund Urban Accessibility and Connectivity co-funded by the European Commission (Grant N° 875022)
