On the 22nd of May, the Chair of Transportation Systems Engineering (TSE) hosted a workshop on Travel Behaviour and Evolving Cities at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), which was an energizing deep dive into the future of urban mobility!

The workshop brought together researchers from three different universities (TUM, IIT Kharagpur, and the University of Catania) to tackle some of the most pressing questions in travel behaviour and urban dynamics. As our cities grow and mobility options diversify, understanding how people move—and why—is more critical than ever.

We explored how to model travel behaviour using both conventional methods and new data sources, from surveys to real-time mobility data. Discussions centered on key themes such as behavioural responses to shared mobility, the role of emerging vehicle types in traffic congestion, how travel time valuation is shifting, and the intersection of data analytics and transportation planning.

During the workshop, Ikuma Aouagi defined his Master’s thesis exploring the impacts of adopting microcars on sustainability in Berlin, Germany.

Workshops like this are essential spaces for sharing ideas, challenging assumptions, and pushing forward innovations that will help shape more adaptive, inclusive, and efficient transport systems. Special thanks to our insightful presenters: Constantinos Antoniou (TUM), Bhargab Maitra (IIT Kharagpur), Vincenza Torris (University of Catania), Santhanakrishnan Narayanan, Ikuma Aouagi, Saleh Ardameh, and Mohamed Abouelela (TUM). 

Your contributions made the day rich with learning and inspiration!