Mobility
Efficient and sustainable mobility is a key factor shaping urban quality of life, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Modern mobility means the ability to move quickly, conveniently, and in an environmentally friendly way—reducing congestion and minimizing environmental impact.
Riga is actively modernising its public transport system, improving service quality and accessibility. In parallel, the city is expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to promote the uptake of low-emission transport solutions. Micromobility—such as cycling, scooters, and walking—plays an essential role in the city's sustainable mobility strategy, enabling residents to reach their daily destinations efficiently and with minimal environmental impact.
The city is also developing green infrastructure, including cycling lanes, landscaped pedestrian routes, and green corridors along urban streets. These measures help mitigate the urban heat island effect and improve air quality.
Riga is enhancing its logistics and last-mile delivery systems to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion and emissions.
Looking ahead, the city will focus on smart mobility solutions—optimising traffic management, ensuring more efficient use of infrastructure and resources, and advancing the digitalisation of urban mobility. Emerging technologies will be explored and introduced, including autonomous vehicles and drones for both goods and passenger transport.
Focus areas
Smart and integrated traffic management
Sustainable, smart, and connected mobility
Green and smart logistics
Sustainable and innovative infrastructure maintenance and monitoring Projects
Riga, together with the municipality of Turin, is testing and implementing automated drone technology to improve public safety. The latest 5G technologies introduced in the project allow Riga municipal Police to conduct automated drone flights, thus improving public order and emergency response. The Significance of the Project for Riga Public safety and environmental protection are […]
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The project promotes the development of a new, standardized, and reliable transport data exchange ecosystem based on public-private cooperation. Currently, data from municipalities and logistics companies are not interoperable, limiting effective transport planning and sustainable mobility development. The solutions developed within the project improve the management of logistics flows and ensure data availability for both […]
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To improve traffic management and reduce congestion, a new digital solution for smart parking development was piloted in Riga. Coding the Curbs project introduced a system that allows pre-booking of delivery vehicle parking spaces, real-time monitoring of their availability, and analysis of the usage data. The Significance of the Project for Riga Delivery vehicles often […]
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sCOOL2walk is an initiative that promotes the movement of children and young people on foot to reduce the flow of cars to schools, improve student safety and promote healthier lifestyles. The project developed a digital platform that allows pupils and their parents to plan common pedestrian routes, communicate and get to school safer. This solution […]
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Urban airspace is becoming increasingly important in the development of new mobility solutions, especially regarding the use of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. The CITYAM project helps cities prepare for these changes by developing effective tools for urban airspace management and planning. The project promotes the development of a sustainable and safe unmanned aerial […]
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GEO RĪGA is a geographic information system established by the Riga Municipality that brings together and publishes geospatial data held by the local government. It is a platform that provides access to information about the administrative territory of Riga for residents, businesses, researchers, neighbourhood activists, and other interest groups, facilitating data usage and promoting transparency […]
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In Riga, a solar-powered smart bicycle parking facility has been tested in collaboration with Spanish start-up Novality. It offers a safe place to store bicycles and scooters, private cabinets for helmets and personal belongings, and power charging options. The Significance of the Project for Riga Riga Centre faces intense traffic, air and noise pollution, as […]
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The project introduced an Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring system for wheelchair lifts across Riga City Municipality. The system enables remote monitoring and data analysis of lift operations, allowing timely maintenance, increased user safety, and optimized maintenance costs. The Significance of the Project for Riga Before the project’s implementation, lift maintenance was carried out twice […]
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The project established a system for measuring vehicle-generated noise levels in the urban environment using noise sensors and video surveillance cameras. The solution enables the collection and analysis of data on noise sources and intensity, providing a basis for developing proposals to reduce noise pollution. The Significance of the Project for Riga Residents of central […]
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The project developed a mobile video analytics solution for detecting tire overload and overheating in cargo vehicles, replacing the less efficient “weigh-in-motion” technology. The Significance of the Project for Riga Cargo vehicles exceeding permissible axle loads cause significant damage to the city’s road surfaces, bridges, and overpasses, while also contributing to increased noise and air […]
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