European UnionNon-profit, Private Business, Research Institution, Public Institution, Other
Safety of Cyclists, Pedestrians and Users of Micromobility Devices
HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-13
Funding Amount
€5.0M - €5.0M
Deadline
20/01/2026
Eligible Organization Types
Non-profit, Private Business, Research Institution, Public Institution, Other
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What is the Safety of Cyclists, Pedestrians and Users of Micromobility Devices Call?
Grant Description
This research and innovation action will analyze and improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users (e-bikes, e-scooters, cargo bikes and other small electrically assisted vehicles) in real-life urban environments. Activities include collecting exposure and crash data, assessing actual and perceived risks, evaluating infrastructure design and vehicle-to-everything technologies, developing safety measures and guidelines for authorities, piloting new infrastructure geometries ...
Required Results for Successful Funding
Expected Outcomes
1. Improved actual and perceived road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, e-cyclists and other micromobility users compared to current pilot locations.
2. In-depth analysis and assessment of safety associated with electrically assisted micromobility modes (shared and owned) for personal mobility and goods delivery.
3. Increased use of active and micromobility modes across all age and socioeconomic groups as a result of improved safety.
4. Standardisation guidelines for authorities (city, police, hospitals) on reporting micromobility crashes to avoid under- or misreporting.
5. Guidelines for city authorities on incorporating micromobility modes into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, ensuring safety and convenience for all users.
6. Mitigation solutions addressing safety impacts from the shift towards bigger, heavier motor vehicles.
7. Analysis of road infrastructure impact (design, markings, degradation, quality, connectivity) on safety and comfort of active and micromobility users, with mitigation strategies.
8. Robust methodologies to evaluate the safety potential and effectiveness of advanced safety measures (including V2X technologies).
2. In-depth analysis and assessment of safety associated with electrically assisted micromobility modes (shared and owned) for personal mobility and goods delivery.
3. Increased use of active and micromobility modes across all age and socioeconomic groups as a result of improved safety.
4. Standardisation guidelines for authorities (city, police, hospitals) on reporting micromobility crashes to avoid under- or misreporting.
5. Guidelines for city authorities on incorporating micromobility modes into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, ensuring safety and convenience for all users.
6. Mitigation solutions addressing safety impacts from the shift towards bigger, heavier motor vehicles.
7. Analysis of road infrastructure impact (design, markings, degradation, quality, connectivity) on safety and comfort of active and micromobility users, with mitigation strategies.
8. Robust methodologies to evaluate the safety potential and effectiveness of advanced safety measures (including V2X technologies).
Funded areas
Scope Requirements
Proposals must:
1. Collect and use exposure data to analyse safety and crash factors for pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users.
2. Provide segmented analyses of safety needs and tailored measures for each micromobility mode, considering trip purpose and user demographics.
3. Assess actual and perceived safety risks from higher-speed/heavier micromobility vehicles interacting with other road users.
4. Quantify the effects of infrastructure geometry, quality and continuity on safety and comfort for active and micromobility modes.
5. Evaluate V2X technologies’ potential to reduce conflicts and near misses.
6. Identify design best practices for micromobility vehicles to improve stability and inform European type-approval or harmonised self-certification standards.
7. In at least two distinct urban pilot sites, develop and test:
• New infrastructure designs
• Smart V2X safety solutions
• Local safety regulations to increase mode share by 20%
• A real-time cycling information platform
8. Prioritise vulnerable user groups (including those with disabilities).
9. Demonstrate alignment with Vision Zero Strategy, Strategic Action Plan on Road Safety and the EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021–2030.
10. Integrate road safety into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.
11. Plan active collaboration with the European Road Safety Observatory, CIVITAS, relevant past and future research projects.
12. Include substantial social sciences and humanities expertise to enhance behavioural and societal impact.
1. Collect and use exposure data to analyse safety and crash factors for pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users.
2. Provide segmented analyses of safety needs and tailored measures for each micromobility mode, considering trip purpose and user demographics.
3. Assess actual and perceived safety risks from higher-speed/heavier micromobility vehicles interacting with other road users.
4. Quantify the effects of infrastructure geometry, quality and continuity on safety and comfort for active and micromobility modes.
5. Evaluate V2X technologies’ potential to reduce conflicts and near misses.
6. Identify design best practices for micromobility vehicles to improve stability and inform European type-approval or harmonised self-certification standards.
7. In at least two distinct urban pilot sites, develop and test:
• New infrastructure designs
• Smart V2X safety solutions
• Local safety regulations to increase mode share by 20%
• A real-time cycling information platform
8. Prioritise vulnerable user groups (including those with disabilities).
9. Demonstrate alignment with Vision Zero Strategy, Strategic Action Plan on Road Safety and the EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021–2030.
10. Integrate road safety into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.
11. Plan active collaboration with the European Road Safety Observatory, CIVITAS, relevant past and future research projects.
12. Include substantial social sciences and humanities expertise to enhance behavioural and societal impact.
Additional Conditions for Applicants
Special Conditions
- Projects must pilot solutions in at least two clearly identified real-life urban environments.
• A minimum 20% increase in active and micromobility mode uptake across all age and socioeconomic groups is required (baseline at project start).
• Special focus on vulnerable groups (physical, mental, cognitive, developmental, intellectual, sensory disabilities).
• Mandatory alignment with Vision Zero, the EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021–2030 and the Strategic Action Plan on Road Safety.
• Mandatory integration of results into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs).
• Active collaboration with: European Road Safety Observatory; CIVITAS; previous CORDIS projects (IDs 861570, 723430); projects under HORIZON-MISS-2025-06-CIT-CANCER-01.
• Involvement of social sciences and humanities experts to address human-technology interaction, behavioural norms and societal impacts.
• Single-stage Horizon Lump Sum Grant model; proposals must comply with all Horizon Europe rules on lump sum grants.
• Deadline: 20 January 2026, 17:00 Brussels time.
• A minimum 20% increase in active and micromobility mode uptake across all age and socioeconomic groups is required (baseline at project start).
• Special focus on vulnerable groups (physical, mental, cognitive, developmental, intellectual, sensory disabilities).
• Mandatory alignment with Vision Zero, the EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021–2030 and the Strategic Action Plan on Road Safety.
• Mandatory integration of results into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs).
• Active collaboration with: European Road Safety Observatory; CIVITAS; previous CORDIS projects (IDs 861570, 723430); projects under HORIZON-MISS-2025-06-CIT-CANCER-01.
• Involvement of social sciences and humanities experts to address human-technology interaction, behavioural norms and societal impacts.
• Single-stage Horizon Lump Sum Grant model; proposals must comply with all Horizon Europe rules on lump sum grants.
• Deadline: 20 January 2026, 17:00 Brussels time.
Important dates
Open from: 16/09/2025
Deadline:20/01/2026
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