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Operator of Metromare and coordinator of the experimental activities on the Rimini–Riccione rapid transit service within the eBRT2030 framework.
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EBRT2030 – Metromare Rimini
FULL ELECTRIC PUBLIC TRANSPORT: INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS IN RIMINI
Focus on Metromare and the technological trials of the European project eBRT2030.
For two days Rimini was at the centre of European electric mobility, hosting around thirty public transport experts from twelve countries for the meeting of the “User Group” of the European project eBRT2030.
The main focus of the meeting was Metromare, the full-electric rapid transit system that links Rimini and Riccione and which, in the coming years, will also reach Rimini Expo Centre, becoming the backbone of sustainable mobility along the coast.
The eBRT2030 project
The eBRT2030 project, coordinated by UITP, aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a new generation of electric BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) systems in different urban settings, reducing emissions and congestion while improving the overall quality of public transport.
Objectives
A new generation of eBRT systems
- drastically reduce emissions, pollution and congestion in urban areas;
- offer a sustainable and competitive alternative to private cars;
- integrate advanced automation and connectivity features into BRT services;
- develop economically viable solutions that can be replicated in other cities;
- enhance the travel experience and accessibility for citizens.
The project provides a total funding of €1.2 million dedicated to activities on Metromare, within the Horizon Europe programme.
European network
Cities and demo sites
The eBRT2030 solutions are tested in real-life demos across Europe and beyond, involving some of the most active cities in the transition towards electric mobility.
- Cities involved: Athens, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rimini, Prague, Eindhoven Region, Bogotá.
- Partners: public transport operators, bus manufacturers, technology providers, universities.
Rimini is one of the six European demonstration sites, thanks to Metromare and the experimental project coordinated by Start Romagna.
Rimini, Metromare and technological trials
Metromare is Rimini’s eBRT line: a rapid transit system running on a dedicated corridor that links the railway stations of Rimini and Riccione in about 23 minutes, with 15 intermediate stops, fully electric trolleybuses and a route of 9.8 km.
Innovations being tested on Metromare
Under eBRT2030, Start Romagna, in cooperation with the University of Bologna – Cesena Campus, ENEL X and ASSTRA, is testing a set of technologies to make the service even safer, more efficient and more sustainable:
- Active safety systems with smart cameras and driver-assistance tools.
- Assisted and automated driving with advanced vehicle control.
- Real-time passenger counting on board and at stops.
- Dynamic frequency adjustment based on actual travel demand.
- Real-time passenger information on board and at stops.
- Energy consumption optimisation for heating and ventilation.
Through predictive maintenance and the use of data collected from on-board and infrastructure sensors, the project aims to extend battery life and reduce the total cost of ownership for electric vehicles.
Charging hubs
Towards an integrated, multimodal network
The Rimini demonstration also includes the development of an integrated charging hub concept at terminals and strategic points, connected to the main bus and rail lines.
Information about charging services (for example for electric cars and bikes) will be integrated in the regional MaaS app, supporting increasingly connected and “door-to-door” mobility.
By 2026, the second section of Metromare to Rimini Expo Centre is planned to be built, with further extensions under consideration towards Santarcangelo and Cattolica.
Images and logos – eBRT2030 Metromare
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Partners of the Rimini – Metromare project
The Rimini demo site of the eBRT2030 project brings together Start Romagna and a network of institutional and technological partners to develop new solutions for electric and smart mobility.
Research and innovation
University of Bologna – Cesena Campus
Scientific partner for data analysis, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency and new service models based on real mobility demand.
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ENEL X and European partners
Development of innovative and integrated charging solutions supporting the roll-out of electric eBRT systems in European cities and in emerging countries.
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