FLIPPER

Flexible Transport Services and ICT platform for Eco-Mobility in urban and rural European areas (FLIPPER)

FLIPPER is funded via INTERREG IVC and will focus on the development of a wide range of flexible transport options which are better tailored towards the needs of individual communities in cities, small towns and rural areas. The potential for services such as door to door bus travel, shared taxis and car clubs will be examined in the project which brings together 11 local authorities, transport operators and universities from 9 EU regions.

Whilst the traditional fixed route services are still relevant in more built up areas, there is a growing need to create more flexible transport options for people in rural communities or areas where transport demand is not as high. A particular aspect of FLIPPER will be to look closely at the environmental benefits of more flexibly organised fleets using smaller vehicles. It is hoped the three year project (which runs until December 2011) will result in a greater understanding of the technological, organisational and operational requirements for the introduction of alternative flexible transport options at both regional and international levels. By drawing on high level expertise from across the EU, the intention of the project is to share knowledge between the regions about the kind of results, research and experiences which has already been gathered. The consortium will use this information to build a clear picture about the kind of eco-sustainable and socially beneficial transport which could considerably enhance the status of public transport as a viable alternative to the private car. CTR will act as the research partner providing expert advice to a variety of operators and authorities in Ireland, Italy, Greece and Portugal who will develop a series of feasibility studies and pilot projects during the course of the project.

The FLIPPER initiative is led by the public transport company of Bologna.

WEBSITE: http://www.interreg4cflipper.eu/

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Flipper Newsletter - July 2009

Flipper Project Feature in Mobility the European Public Transport Magazine - Jan 2010