The Data for All „A Quest for Digital Autonomy” podcast series we bring you closer to the topic of municipal data sovereignty. This podcast season revolves around sustainable data solutions for citizens and companies. Across European borders, we present facts, approaches and reflections showing how to understand data for the public good better.
Open Data, Moving Smarter
Leon and Lasse from KielRegion and our host Max discuss the “Mobility Life Access,” an open-source data platform aimed at integrating and standardizing mobility data—from car counts to bike shares and real-time ferry locations. They explore practical applications, such as fan mobility at football matches, and highlight the challenges of coordinating diverse stakeholders, data privacy, and infrastructure gaps. The goal: smarter, user-centred mobility across urban and rural areas.
Why It Matters
Mobility shapes daily life—and so does how we manage its data. By centralizing and standardizing open-source mobility data, projects like „Data for All“ make cities more efficient, sustainable, and livable. They also bring valuable knowledge and expertise in smart data use into city administrations. Whether it's avoiding traffic jams or supporting emergency planning, real-time data helps cities to make smarter, more responsive decisions.