Driving Innovation & AI

The challenge 

Cities are facing unprecedented transformation in mobility. Bridging the gap between traditional traffic-management systems and rapidly evolving urban mobility technologies has become essential to remain future-ready. Micromobility usage alone has grown by 60% in just one year, with e-scooter services expanding into 626 cities across 53 countries in only four years. At the same time, vehicle connectivity is accelerating — by 2030, 95% of new vehicles will have connectivity functions — while the EU  aims for a zero-emissions fleet by 2050.

However, urban infrastructure is not optimized for micromobility, and technological innovation is outpacing the traffic-management industry. Many innovation programs do not address individual city needs, consultancy agencies often lack expertise in emerging technologies, and cities face tight budget constraints. The implementation of autonomous vehicles adds further complexity. Meanwhile, increasing system complexity and shrinking product lifecycles demand more flexible and adaptive approaches.

There is also a lack of digitization of essential traffic data such as speed limits and roadworks, limited availability of open platforms, and insufficient integration with third-party providers. As cities are required to strengthen public transport, walking, and cycling infrastructure, they must manage this transformation while ensuring safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Urbanization demands smarter, more responsive systems capable of integrating automated and connected multimodal road networks. Without significant advances in AI, interoperability standards, digital twins, and data science capabilities, cities risk falling behind in efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.

The solution

SWARCO bridges the gap between traditional traffic-management technology and the rapidly evolving world of urban mobility, enabling cities to remain at the forefront of innovation. Through its comprehensive mobility ecosystem, SWARCO connects environmental data with traffic sensors, floating car data, apps, third-party sources, parking data, and more. This deep integration of diverse data sources creates a strong digital foundation for smarter, more connected mobility management.

Designed to address increasing complexity and shorter product lifecycles, the Modern Mobility Management system evolves alongside emerging technologies and changing mobility needs. Its modular architecture integrates micro-, macro-, and cross-domain software, allowing cities to start small and expand step by step. New features and functionalities can be added whenever required — whether to support growing bicycle use, expanding electric vehicle infrastructure, or the rapid rise of micromobility services such as e-scooters.

All solutions operate on a single open platform, preventing vendor lock-ins and ensuring seamless integration with third-party providers. Flexible pricing models — including one-off purchases, modular subscriptions, or hybrid options — make innovation financially accessible even under budget constraints.

By enabling incremental development and open integration, SWARCO supports cities in transitioning toward smart city strategies and a Mobility-as-a-Service approach. The result is a future-fit mobility management system that grows, adapts, and keeps pace with technological change — ensuring cities are prepared for the demands of tomorrow. 

SWARCO Smart AI

By combining real-time traffic data with the power of reinforcement learning in Artificial Intelligence, Smart AI enables the traffic controller to recognize and anticipate traffic patterns dynamically - keeping intersections one step ahead. 

Find out more about SWARCO Smart AI.