The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has officially selected the cities of Leipzig and Landau in der Pfalz as the first pilot regions for the national research project AIAMO – Artificial Intelligence And MObility. The project aims to develop and test innovative, AI-based mobility solutions to create more efficient and environmentally friendly urban transport systems.
Leipzig becomes a model city for AI-supported traffic control. Photo: BMDV
At the core of AIAMO is the intelligent integration and analysis of mobility data to optimize traffic flow, improve commuter traffic management, and better connect public transportation systems. A key objective is to ensure that the solutions developed are scalable and transferable to small and mid-sized municipalities.
Leipzig and Landau were chosen to represent different urban challenges: Leipzig, a rapidly growing major city with over 600,000 residents, and Landau, a mid-sized city with around 37,000 daily commuter movements, offer contrasting but ideal test environments.
“Our city continues to grow, increasing the pressure on our transport systems,” said Leipzig Mayor Burkhard Jung. “AIAMO allows us to make data-driven decisions that can streamline traffic and improve air quality in the long term.”
AIAMO integrates the following smart mobility technologies:
Smart traffic control systems that respond dynamically to real-time conditions,
Mobility apps that integrate public transport, sharing services, and bike traffic for door-to-door travel planning,
Traffic forecasts powered by AI for proactive congestion management,
and environmental data networks that collect and process emissions and air quality data to support sustainable decision-making.
As part of the initiative, Leipzig will establish a network of 50 environmental monitoring stations. Landau will utilize existing sensors along key traffic routes to pilot innovative control strategies.
AIAMO is a flagship project within the German government’s AI strategy and is funded with €16.7 million by the BMDV. The initiative is designed to harness mobility data for better traffic management, reduce CO₂ emissions, and improve quality of life in both urban and rural communities.