Mobility tools to improve the liveability of urban space
The tools developed through explorative research in Code the Streets, help cities to, among others, directly communicate with citizens via mobility providers. For example, by adding information to navigation apps or systems, about school zones, congestion and pollution, cities can suggest specific route options to the navigation users.
This way, the navigation tools can help stimulate residents–from car users to cyclists–to choose alternative routes that are aligned with the city’s values such as safety, accessibility, livability and sustainability. Ultimately improving the livability of urban space.
A journey towards responsible design
Our specific project's interpretation of Code the Streets focuses on experimental responsible design and its potential to shape the cityscape of the future. At Responsible Sensing Lab, we envision Code the Streets as a sophisticated system capable of dynamically adapting traffic rules to enhance our cities in multiple facets. The primary objective is to align with collective values (for example privacy, contestability and autonomy), including climate resilience, liveability, accessibility, economic growth, safety, and more.
A critical look at urban mobility
Our team takes a critical stance, examining the potential implications of a futuristic version of Code the Streets. We delve deep into the responsible design of such a system, with a particular focus on exploring different speculative design features and how they influence the experience of car drivers as they interact with autonomous technologies.