The GEMINI project convened its 3rd General Assembly on June 3–4, 2025, hosted at the DTU Campus in Copenhagen. The two-day meeting brought together project partners to review progress and key results achieved during the previous period, discuss preliminary evaluation findings from the GEMINI Lead Cities (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Munich, Turin), and align on upcoming priorities.
GEMINI 3rd PGA – 1st Day
The first day started with presentations and discussions focused on the progress of the GEMINI Mobility Living Labs, interactions between Lead and Follower Cities, as well as the digital enablers and technologies developed across the project. A key focus was placed on updates from the Mobility Living Labs, with city teams grouped into thematic sessions included:
- Munich and Porto highlighting their integrated approaches to event-based mobility management. Munich shared developments in traffic simulation, parking analytics, and the Park & Ride service to be implemented at the Allianz Arena, while Porto demonstrated progress in blending match day’s tickets with public transport and gathering user feedback through co-creation.
- Copenhagen and Helsinki presented operational results and key learnings. Copenhagen showcased real-world usage data from its mobility hubs—ranging from kilometers traveled to user satisfaction—while Helsinki reflected on the design of shared mobility services, particularly in suburban areas where ridership remains low and resident engagement poses challenges.
- Amsterdam and Paris provided insights into car-sharing initiatives and how to address local mobility community needs. Amsterdam discussed the status of its MaaC (Mobility as a Commons) communities and shared its approach to capturing citizen stories through narrative records. Paris briefly outlined its private shared car fleet and the operational challenges of the ongoing pilot work.
- Turin and Ljubljana provided insights into their development timelines. Turin presented an analysis of baseline data and MaaS app features, while Ljubljana outlined its mobility measures, focusing on bike infrastructure, procurement processes, and deployment planning.
Digital Enablers and Data Innovation
In the second part of the day, project partners presented a range of digital innovations designed to support the implementation of shared mobility services. A central focus was placed on tools and solutions aimed at improving vehicle and fleet management.
A vehicle data analytics and fleet management platform was introduced, along with a mobile application currently undergoing real-world testing. The solution is designed to support private fleet operators with tasks such as usage tracking, predictive maintenance, and service efficiency.
In parallel, partners showcased the development of the GEMINI Data Space, a shared data infrastructure intended to serve as a trusted digital environment for mobility data exchange. This is being developed alongside a Business Intelligence (BI) platform, which will allow partners to analyze key operational indicators and provide capabilities such as demand forecasting, rebalancing optimization, and assessment of contextual factors like weather conditions.
Finally, a portfolio of digital applications developed by project partners was presented, illustrating the variety of tools created across the project cities. Looking ahead, the focus will shift toward establishing a knowledge-sharing hub to consolidate best practices and encourage the broader adoption of innovative mobility solutions.
Site Visit to Nauerum Station Mobility Hub
The day concluded with a site visit to the Nauerum Station Mobility Hub, offering participants a real-life example of how mobility services can be designed and integrated near a public transportation node. The visit showcased key aspects of the hub’s physical infrastructure, including bike racks, wayfinding stickers, and informative signage aimed at improving user navigation and visibility.
Local operators also shared their practical experiences and challenges, such as infrastructure maintenance and user engagement, providing useful insights for project partners looking to implement similar solutions in their own cities.
GEMINI 3rd PGA – 2nd Day Collaboration with Sister Projects and Cross-City Insights
The second day of the General Assembly focused on cross-project exchange, evaluation insights, and planning next steps. It began with presentations from the Municipality of Helsingborg, which shared updates on current mobility activities, and the SUM sister project, presenting experiences from the Penteli Living Lab, where bike-sharing and mobility hubs are being piloted in a peri-urban context.
This was followed by the presentation of preliminary evaluation findings from the Amsterdam and Copenhagen MLLs, based on survey data, workshops, and user engagement studies. These findings are contributing to a broader understanding of service effectiveness, inclusivity, and the evolving mobility needs of local communities.
The agenda continued with updates on dissemination, exploitation, and business model development. A key highlight was the launch of the GEMINI Academy: an initial framework was introduced, outlining plans to develop training materials and learning resources to support knowledge transfer and capacity-building within the consortium and beyond.
The day also marked the official start of Work Package 5, which addresses policy, governance, and scaling strategies. A hands-on workshop engaged partners in exploring key research themes relevant to the project’s next phase.
Conclusion
Over the course of two intensive days, GEMINI partners shared progress, exchanged knowledge, and discussed future steps. The Assembly demonstrated the project’s continued commitment to delivering integrated, user-focused, and data-driven mobility solutions, while strengthening collaboration across technical, operational, and strategic levels.