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Status update: SMAC

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11.02.2026

- Home, Mobility, Research project

We are in the midst of our SMAC (Sustainable Mobility for Airport Connectivity) research project to design and evaluate new transportation solutions for the pre- and post-carriage of long-haul flights.

At the last meeting, we conducted a “practical experiment” at the AIT – Center for Technology Experience: the team put on VR goggles and tested a realistic air cab simulator. During a virtual flight from Vienna Airport to the UNO City, we were not only able to test various scenarios, but above all to feel how the journey feels for the user.



What we have learned:

  • The immersive experience strengthens confidence in new forms of transportation.

  • The perception of safety and comfort can already be optimized in the simulation phase.

We are entering the next phase of the project with valuable insights, in which we will integrate the transportation solutions we have designed into a traffic model in order to simulate various scenarios for the overall transport system.


We are pleased about the good cooperation with:
Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (AIT)
FH Joanneum
and BRIMATECH Services GmbH

Queries:
Patrick Stern, stern@planum.eu

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Home, Mobility, Survey

Expert support for the ORF district traffic concept

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10.02.2026

- Home, Mobility, Survey

“The residential area between Münzgrabenstraße, St.-Peter-Hauptstraße, Brucknerstraße, Petrifelderstraße, Karl-Huber-Gasse and Liebenauer Tangente still has an increased volume of motorized individual traffic (MIV) despite some traffic calming measures, such as the bicycle lane in Marburger Straße and the drive-through barrier. Furthermore, several urban development projects are expected in the area’s immediate vicinity in the future, which could have an impact on traffic in the Harmsdorf-ORF district.” [© 2026 City of Graz]


Last year, work began on developing a traffic concept for the Harmsdorf – ORF quarter residential area, including two surveys. PLANUM was represented in the project team during this process to provide technical support. In addition to consultations and the development of possible variants, PLANUM also carried out the traffic counts and the modeling of the different variants in the area. PLANUM was also represented at the two planning exhibitions in mid-January 2026 to provide information on the traffic-related background.

We are delighted to have been involved in this exciting project!
You can find more information about the project on the website of the City of Graz: Traffic calming Harmsdorf-ORF-Viertel – City portal of the City of Graz


Queries:
Patrick Stern, stern@planum.eu
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