On the move: indicators of urban mobility – smart city concept “City of Varaždin”

Abstract

The global trend of urbanization significantly impacts the environment and climate, presenting challenges for scientists and urban planning experts in addressing mobility issues. Sustainable transport systems are crucial for the continued development of urban environments. This paper focuses on the example of Varaždin, highlighting Smart Mobility as a key indicator. The emphasis on mobility indicators in the transport sector is essential for obtaining consistent and comparable data, establishing a knowledge base, facilitating communication with the environment, identifying best practices, and monitoring project implementation and overall progress. It's important to note that the concept of a smart city is dynamic and evolves with technological advancements even in traffic sector.