From September 16 to 22, 2008, Europe will mobilize for Mobility Week. For this occasion, the city of La Rochelle and INRIA have joined forces to promote alternative transportation solutions and to present two pioneering European projects in this field: CityMobil & CyberCars-2. Two key events are planned. On September 19, INRIA will hold an international seminar devoted to “Automation for Urban Transport”, and from September 18 to 28, the citizens of La Rochelle will be able to test drive, on site, the latest innovations in public transportation.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About “Cyber” Cars

The seminar on “Automation for Urban Transport” is an opportunity for scientists to introduce to the general public solutions of the future in the field of sustainable mobility. Free of charge, the seminar is designed in particular for all those interested in urban transportation solutions: citizens, government officials and heads of industries. On September 19, specialists from CityMobil and CyberCars will present the new urban transportation systems that, over time, will come to supplement or replace traditional systems. The intelligent car, automated driving, automated road guidance, computer-aided systems... all novel concepts that are gradually becoming a reality!

“Cyber” Cars on the Streets of La Rochelle

From September 18 to 28, both young and old can test drive the cars of the future and gain an understanding of what these new urban public transportation systems hold in store for us. These public demonstrations will be an opportunity for the young and the young at heart to meet and exchange ideas with the scientists. The event also invites each of us to take a different perspective on our own modes of transportation and imagine what directions they may take tomorrow.