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8/6/25, 3:05 PM Abu Dhabi embraces micromobility with advanced digital planning
The use of OpenPaths CUBE has enabled a significant leap from traditional, large-scale transport models to localised simulations that consider short trips and soft
transport modes. By increasing the detail and scope of the model, from 150,000 to over a million links, it is now possible to incorporate infrastructure like zebra
crossings and bike paths into transport analysis.

Additionally, the platform supports complex zoning disaggregation using disaggregated data, such as utilities at the building level. They created a new set of rules
that define how people using both cars and soft transport modes choose their routes between the origin and destination of their trip, integrating these algorithms to
adapt the strategic model to address localised trips.

All of this means urban planners can test various mobility scenarios with a level of precision not previously possible, ultimately supporting smarter, data-driven
decisions for short-distance, sustainable travel options.

How is technology bridging the gap between data collection and on-ground infrastructure implementation?

Technology plays a critical role in transforming raw data into actionable urban planning insights. By integrating detailed infrastructure features and highly
localised data into Abu Dhabi’s transport model, planners can now simulate how changes will influence real-world movement before making alterations.

The model incorporates both traditional and soft transport modes, guided by algorithms that predict route choices based on behaviour. This digital-first approach
enables thorough assessments of infrastructure needs and performance, ensuring that new developments align with actual mobility patterns and urban goals.

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