University of Belgrade – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering

The deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) is a key enabler of smart and sustainable urban mobility. Yet, cities often face significant challenges in aligning technological readiness with planning needs. This lecture presents the development of a methodological framework designed to assess such gaps, as applied in the SMARTMOBAIR project, where six ITS solutions are being piloted in diverse urban contexts across Southeast Europe.

The lecture focuses on the design and structure of a self-assessment tool created through a participatory process involving local stakeholders and technical experts. It examines how the methodology supports the appraisal of maturity across smart mobility domains and associated advanced Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), including technical readiness, interoperability, scalability, sustainability impact, and user acceptance.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the conceptual, technical, and collaborative challenges encountered during the development and application of the approach—highlighting lessons learned in building a practical, adaptable tool for evidence-based ITS planning.

Biography:

Prof. Marijana Petrović is a Full Professor at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering. Her research focuses on intelligent transport systems, sustainable urban mobility, transport planning, and system modelling. She has coordinated and participated in numerous national and international projects in the domain of smart mobility, with particular attention to the integration of technology and urban transport policy. Prof. Petrović is actively involved in research and education related to participatory planning and decision support in ITS deployment.