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Transport and Mobility
Horizon

XR Mobility Planning 2

Description Example Impacts SDG Alignment
Urban planners can use immersive XR The City of Boston and the
environments to simulate proposed changes Massachusetts Bay Transportation Inclusive Urban Stakeholder
in transit routes, station placement, and Authority are using immersive VR Planning Engagement
pedestrian impact before construction begins. tools to improve public engagement
Urban planners, transport authorities, and and equity outcomes in the design of
community engagement teams can use these new transit infrastructure. By Improved Increased Target 16.7
platforms to visualize design impacts, assess combining GIS, urban simulation, and Urban Design Transit
accessibility improvements, and integrate VR headsets, stakeholders and Adoption
public feedback into infrastructure projects. residents can experience proposed
These tools allow residents to virtually walk changes to bus stops, subway
Improved
through redesigned transport infrastructure stations, and pedestrian interfaces in Active Mobility Accessibility
and give feedback before construction begins. three dimensions. This fosters a
These tools also enable public participation deeper understanding of the urban Target 11.2, 11.3
and equity-focused design. environment and helps ensure that
infrastructure meets the needs of all Risk Level
users, particularly underrepresented
communities. Public safety Low Medium High

Stakeholder acceptance Low Medium High
Key Technologies
Data privacy and security Low Medium High
Digital
Twin Metaverse AR VR MR GAI AI IoT
Financial/operational Low Medium High

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