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Future of mobility: Stuttgart relies on intermodal solutions!
Stuttgart, together with UNI Stuttgart and partners, promotes innovative mobility solutions to reduce CO₂ emissions and improve accessibility.
Future of mobility: Stuttgart relies on intermodal solutions!
An innovative mobility platform called ZuMoBi was launched in Stuttgart. The consortium is made up of the state capital Stuttgart, Stuttgart Airport, the University of Hohenheim, the University of Stuttgart, the Stuttgart Hospital and the technology company RideBee. The aim of this initiative is to promote technological and structural innovations in the field of mobility. In particular, the project focuses on the development of intermodal interfaces and the integration of public transport tickets into the ride-sharing platform to enable simple booking and planning of commutes. The aim is to create low-emission ride-sharing options that are particularly beneficial for employees in Stuttgart and the region, as reported uni-stuttgart.de.
Dr. Katrin Scheffer from the University of Hohenheim emphasizes that, in addition to reducing CO₂ emissions, accessibility to the campus should also be improved with further measures. These include improvements for bicycles, connections to light rail and support for effective parking space management as well as the promotion of carpooling. These strategies are central to making regional mobility sustainable.
Multimodality and intermodality
An overarching aim of the project is to promote “multimodality”, which allows switching between different modes of transport within a certain period of time. “Intermodality” is understood as a special form of multimodality in which different means of transport are combined to cover a route efficiently. Such approaches require close networking of transport systems and interoperability across different borders, such as vde.com explained.
Important prerequisites for the implementation of intermodal mobility are a well-developed infrastructure, suitable timetable networking and comprehensive information on the various means of transport. These aspects are crucial to optimize the use of four-track drive systems such as batteries, hydrogen or synthetic fuels. For example, battery-electric vehicles are particularly suitable for short distances, while they are less effective in heavy-duty transport due to their range and weight limitations.
Sustainability and future prospects
The Stuttgart Clinic, represented by Prof. Jan Steffen Jürgensen, sees the new platform as a combination of sustainability and benefits for over 9,000 employees. The clinic was awarded a sustainability award in 2024 and has set a corporate goal of promoting environmentally friendly practices. Prof. Dr. Manfred Bischoff from the University of Stuttgart emphasizes that modern mobility options require flexibility in learning, working and leisure time. ZuMoBi combines carpooling with local public transport and offers more sustainable alternatives to conventional car use.
In summary, the ZuMoBi platform offers a future-oriented solution to the challenges of mobility in the Stuttgart region. The intermodal approaches and the strategic networking of the various actors lay the foundation for sustainable mobility that takes both ecological and social aspects into account. The focus is on innovative mobility concepts in order to meet the requirements of a constantly changing urban landscape.