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LUXEMBOURG

Luxembourg’s mobility app,
mobiliteit.lu, has undergone a
redesign to present users with
multimodal travel options across
bus, tram, train, bikes, car-
sharing and walking.
The application upgrade aims
to encourage commuters to
switch to public transport in
order to relieve congestion on
Luxembourg’s roads.
Mobiliteit integrates park-and- François Bausch, Luxembourg’s includes the search for parking,
ride elements, but if taking a Minister for Mobility and allowing a realistic comparison
private car is unavoidable, the Public Works, said: “The of all means of possible
routing function factors in traffic technology facilitating the transportation.
situations as well as roadworks use of sustainable means Cyclists will also be able to
or closures in real time, adjusting of transport is an important use the app and will be able to
the route accordingly. component of our multimodal see their individual bike route’s
mobility concept. By means of a
Users will be automatically seamless, intermodal network, elevation profile, as well as
informed about possible we encourage people to switch define personal preferences
disruptions and receive support from their private cars to public such as easier routes.
if rerouting is necessary. The app transport.” [Intelligent Transport]
offers tailor-made suggestions
that match the user’s personal The overall travel time by
mobility behaviour. car, as indicated in the app,

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