The NaMIx project produced the first scientifically grounded index for assessing sustainable mobility potential at the level of individual sites and neighbourhoods. The index combines data on multiple transport modes—private cars, public transport, cycling, walking, and shared mobility—into a single, weighted score that can be visualised on a map. The calculation framework was applied to a test area in Munich, the Munich Urban Colab district, where the index was computed for 14,000 addresses within the city’s parking licence zones. The resulting map shows a clear spatial pattern, with maximum values in the city centre and minimum values in peripheral zones, demonstrating the index’s ability to capture local mobility conditions. The calculation steps, detailed in the report, involve normalising raw data, assigning mode‑specific weights, and aggregating the indicators into a composite score. The index is designed to be adaptable: users can modify the weighting scheme, add or remove indicators, and run scenario simulations to evaluate the impact of planned measures. A dashboard was developed to present the results in a user‑friendly format, featuring interactive maps, charts, and an interpretation guide that explains how to translate the index values into actionable planning decisions.
The technical work was carried out in five work packages. Work package 1 defined the indicator set and derived the operationalisation of each metric. Work package 2 collected and processed the data sources, including traffic counts, public transport schedules, cycling infrastructure maps, and pedestrian flow data. Work package 3 implemented the calculation algorithm and produced the Munich Urban Colab case study. Work package 4 explored business model options and future development pathways, concluding that a property‑mobility score akin to an energy rating would not yet attract sufficient demand; instead, the index is positioned as a planning tool for municipalities and developers. Work package 5 focused on project management, stakeholder engagement, and networking. A stakeholder workshop with representatives from municipalities, developers, housing associations, mobility providers, and research institutes gathered feedback on data needs, usability, and integration with existing planning instruments. Participants highlighted the importance of simplicity, clear interpretation, and the ability to link the index to decision‑making tools.
Collaboration was led by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Veomo Mobility GmbH. DLR was responsible for the scientific design, data integration, and calculation of the index, while Veomo coordinated the stakeholder workshop, gathered user requirements, and drafted the business model analysis. The project ran from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 under the mFUND funding line 1, with a total budget of €1.2 million. The final report, dated 30 November 2023, documents the methodology, results, and lessons learned. The project’s outcomes are intended for exploitation through the mFUND line 2, where use cases will be developed to embed the NaMIx index into municipal planning processes. The report also outlines potential publication plans and notes that similar mobility indices have been developed elsewhere, but NaMIx uniquely integrates multiple modes, offers fine‑grained spatial resolution, and provides a flexible, data‑driven decision support tool for sustainable urban mobility planning.
