On September 17, 2025, the Salone di Rappresentanza of Palazzo Tursi in Genoa hosted the event “From Europe to Genoa”, organized as part of the European Mobility Week 2025. Spoke 1 of RAISE took part in the initiative, represented by Fabrizio Malfanti, technologist at CNR-IMATI, who presented the research activities dedicated to the development of solutions for inclusive, safe, and sustainable urban mobility.
In his talk, Malfanti highlighted the results achieved by Spoke 1, emphasizing the approach that combines scientific research, technological innovation, and the real needs of citizens. He described the Living Labs as essential tools for identifying community requirements and transforming them into design guidelines. On this foundation, Spoke 1 developed its technological architecture, designed to merge social demands with the potential of cutting-edge technologies.
The presentation included an in-depth overview of the mobility demonstrator, now in its final testing phase. This system offered a tangible example of how research can generate solutions that improve accessibility, reduce physical and social barriers, and enhance the quality of life in complex urban environments. Malfanti also provided insights into the technologies currently under testing, outlining possible future scenarios ranging from personalized assistance and intelligent mobility to the sustainable management of urban spaces.
The meeting created an opportunity for dialogue between designers, planners, and public authorities, aiming to strengthen collaborative networks and promote a shared vision of mobility. Within this context, Spoke 1 delivered a significant contribution, demonstrating the value of interdisciplinary research and the ability to transform scientific results into operational practices for the benefit of communities.
The European Mobility Week, now in its 25th edition, reaffirmed its role as an international platform for promoting virtuous models. The theme chosen for 2025, “Mobility for All”, guided the initiatives organized in many European cities, including Genoa.
The local program engaged schools, associations, operators, and citizens with a wide range of activities: home-to-school walking routes through Pedibus, debates on road safety and cycling, bicycle repair and road education workshops, temporary transformations of urban spaces into meeting places, inclusive walks, sports events, and outdoor social activities.
Through its participation in this event, Spoke 1 of RAISE confirmed its commitment to fostering urban mobility that is more accessible and attentive to collective needs. The presence at Palazzo Tursi demonstrated the willingness to translate research into concrete tools capable of impacting people’s daily lives and contributing to the creation of more livable cities.
With this contribution, RAISE reaffirmed the importance of cooperation among science, institutions, and citizens as a necessary condition for designing innovative and forward-looking solutions.
