UKLL newsletter September 2024: co-creation, route evaluation and autumn campaign launch / 1.09.2024
The Urban Cycling Lab Ljubljana advances its Living Lab activities through co-creation with participants and the launch of the autumn data collection phase.
In September 2024, the Urban Cycling Lab Ljubljana (UKLL) entered a new phase of activities, combining structured field experiments with participatory evaluation and continued data collection. A key milestone was the implementation of a collaborative cycling event with students from the Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, where participants cycled along three predefined routes across Ljubljana.
During the activity, participants assessed each route based on perceived air quality, safety, comfort, attractiveness, directness, and noise levels. The results showed a clear preference for one of the routes, which consistently scored highest across all criteria. This highlights the importance of combining objective environmental measurements with subjective user perceptions when evaluating urban mobility options.
The event also included a group discussion and workshop session, allowing participants to reflect on their experiences and exchange views on urban cycling conditions. This integration of measurement, perception, and dialogue represents a core element of the Living Lab approach, where participants actively contribute to both data generation and interpretation.
At the same time, the project launched its autumn data collection phase, with 26 new participants joining in the first weeks. Equipped with personal sensors, they continue to monitor air quality and noise exposure during their daily commutes, further expanding the dataset and strengthening the participatory dimension of the project.
The Living Lab continues to evolve through ongoing engagement with participants, who are also invited to provide feedback on the newsletter and future project activities, ensuring that the process remains responsive and user-oriented.
The full newsletter is available at: https://mailchi.mp/43dcd0a6d6d7/novice-iz-okoljske-obanske-znanosti-september24