Niklas Fischer holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (FH Köln) and a master’s degree in traffic engineering (TU Darmstadt). Besides working as a freelance consultant in the field of mobility for several years, he has experience as a product manager in software development and as a project manager in European mobility projects. At Rupprecht Consult he is part of the INNOVATION team.
Read moreSaja Al Addasi has an extensive background in water management, sustainability, and climate change and is currently doing her master’s degree in Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) at TH Köln. Throughout her studies and career, she has developed a deep passion and interest in urban planning and creating sustainable and resilient urban environments. She joined the team as a student worker in March 2024.
Read moreFelipe Silva is studying urban and regional planning at the HCU in Hamburg. He is currently writing his bachelor's thesis on the age-friendly city and how social and mobility innovations such as Cycling Without Age can contribute to its conception. He has been supporting the team as a student assistant since March 2024.
Read moreUnveiling Insights: Ankara Hosts 2nd SUMP Training for Sustainable Urban MobilityAnkara recently became the nucleus of sustainable urban mobility discussions as it welcomed the 2nd SUMP training session under the SUMP Türkiye project. With representatives from Turkish metropolitan municipalities and ministries in attendance, the event unveiled practical strategies and shared experiences to drive greener, more resilient cities. Stay tuned for highlights from this collaborative endeavor! #SustainableUrbanMobilityPlanning #SUMP #SUMPTürkiye
Read moreIn February, the two-day 4Front cluster meeting on Network and Traffic Management (NTM) Systems officially marked the kick-off for the preparation of a revised Strategic Research and Implementation Roadmap for NTM. Organized through a series of workshops, the meeting focused on various aspects of the roadmap, including establishing the current status quo, setting policy goals, and formulating a strategic plan for implementation.
Read moreRupprecht Consult and Panteia, in collaboration with representatives from the Dutch cities of Enschede, Almelo and Hengelo, and Osnabrück and Münster in Germany, have initiated a feasibility study to develop a regional cross-border Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan in accordance with the revised guidelines of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The project commenced on 30th January 2024 with a meeting in Almelo.
Read moreThe Ac-DatEP project team attended the "GoDigitalAC!" congress in Aachen last week, focusing on exchanges with those interested in digitalization in the mobility sector.
Read moreRupprecht Consult, Hessen Trade and Invest, and the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing kicked off a new training project to support Hessian municipalities in developing Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). Tailored modules will support the communities in their process of establishing an SUMP and provide relevant hands-on knowledge.
Read moreThis past week, we visited Rome for the UPPER Project EU General Assembly!
Read moreIn case you missed it, we are excited to announce the recent debut of the upgraded EU Urban Mobility Observatory website in December, succeeding the former ELTIS.org platform.
Read moreVladislav Sidorov is a consultant and researcher who specializes in urban mobility, cities, and infrastructure. He earned his Master’s degree in Transport Planning from the University of Leeds (UK) and holds Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Engineering from Ural Federal University.His professional background includes working in strategic consulting, logistics, and research institutions. Before joining Rupprecht Consult, Vladislav worked with an urban planning consultancy, focusing on sustainable urban mobility, spatial planning, and master planning. He contributed to various significant projects, including the Spatial development strategy for a large metropolitan area and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) implementation strategy for a city with over 1 million people.At Rupprecht Consult, Vladislav is a valued member of the Collective and Intelligent Mobility team.
Read moreSuccessful Second Data Tasting Workshop within the Ac-DatEP Project: Discussion on the Utilization of Data from Different Sources for a User Analysis
Read moreHannah Walther holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural and Social Sciences and a Master of Science in Natural Resources Management and Development. Her semester abroad at the Barcelona School of Civil Engineering has sharpened her profile in urban mobility. Through her thesis research, she investigated sustainable mobility solutions in Guadalajara, Mexico, and Barcelona. Her work experience includes international development cooperation, project coordination, citizen participation, and conference organization in the field of sustainable urban mobility. She joined Rupprecht Consult as a Trainee in January 2024.
Read moreReal-Time Traffic Modelling and Forecasting Tools, the second Webinar in the TANGENT Webinar Series to take place in January this year.
Read moreOpening Event of Istanbul SUMP Stage II
Read moreOn Tuesday, the Ac-DatEP project team gathered at the mFUND conference in Berlin, which focused on "Mobility for all: Open Data for an inclusive transportation sector." mFUND funds the research project and aims to collect, analyze, enrich, and make available mobility data in the city of Aachen.
Read moreRalf Brand equipped the SUMP Izmir team with innovative strategies for integrating blue and green elements into Izmir's urban fabric during a recent two day training event.
Read moreRupprecht Consult is honored to have been a part of the ULaaDS - Urban Logistics as an on-Demand Service project, contributing to the future of sustainable urban logistics in Europe!
Read moreRupprecht Consult is excited to invite you to an upcoming workshop, where we will dive into the world of real-time vehicle traffic data and its potential impact on urban planning and mobility.
Read moreLithuania is already among the leading countries in terms of Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP) and is keen to stay at the forefront by fostering collaborative knowledge sharing and aiming at implementation of SUMPs. For this reason, the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications organized a national SUMP conference in Vilnius on 18 October 2023.
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