On 28 January, Guimarães hosted the IN2CCAM Quadrilatero Awareness Event. Organised by the Quadrilatero Association, the event brought together leading experts and innovative companies to explore the transformative potential of CCAM technologies in reshaping urban transport and enhancing urban living.
The event highlighted the profound impact that CCAM technologies can have on urban mobility, with a particular focus on the digital twin of Guimarães. This advanced simulation tool plays a key role in urban decision-making, enabling detailed simulations of traffic flow, congestion, and the integration of CCAM systems in both urban and peri-urban areas.
Nuno Alexandre Cunha, CEO of the Quadrilátero Association and leader of the Living Lab, kicked off the event, which included an introduction to IN2CCAM by Agostino Mangini from POLIBA, the project coordinator.
Professor José Gomes Mendes from UMinho provided a thought-provoking lecture. In his talk, Professor Mendes explored urban mobility’s past, present, and future. Sandra Barnabé from Ubiwhere presented the roadmap for developing smart territories, highlighting how technological solutions are advancing cities towards digitalisation and sustainability.
Other key presentations included an in-depth look at the CCAM ecosystem by Marcos Nieto from Vicomtech. José Manuel Martínez from ETRA also presented the Vigo Use Case, previously showcased at an Awareness Event in Vigo last November. Carolina Viceto from Ubiwhere shared the results and insights from the Quadrilátero Living Lab, demonstrating the significant advancements made in integrating CCAM systems in northern Portugal.
The Quadrilatero Living Lab: A hub for sustainable mobility
Located in northern Portugal, the Quadrilatero Living Lab is driving the integration of CCAM services across four cities: Braga, Barcelos, Famalicão, and Guimarães. The lab’s mission is to enhance interurban transport while focusing on environmental sustainability. It plays a crucial role in supporting Guimarães in its ambitious goal of becoming Portugal first carbon-neutral city.
Through collaborations with Ubiwhere, the lab uses data-driven simulations to assess the societal, environmental, and safety impacts of CCAM integration. These efforts aim to optimise urban space, reduce congestion, and improve air quality and noise pollution while providing valuable tools for urban planning and traffic management.
