EU funds SAFE-MOVE road safety project for micromobility

The EU Horizon Europe programme has allocated €5 million to a new road safety initiative called SAFE-MOVE. The project is led by TU Delft and brings together 23 partners from nine European c

The EU Horizon Europe programme has allocated €5 million to a new road safety initiative called SAFE-MOVE. The project is led by TU Delft and brings together 23 partners from nine European countries. Its stated aim is to develop practical, actionable guidance for safer and more inclusive active mobility and micromobility systems.

The consortium will focus on producing recommendations that can be applied across different European markets. Given the breadth of partners and countries involved, the output is likely to reflect a range of local conditions and regulatory frameworks. The project's scope covers both active mobility and micromobility, which includes e-bikes and related vehicles.

For the bicycle trade, this initiative signals continued EU-level attention on how micromobility integrates with road infrastructure and safety policy. While the funding is research-oriented, the resulting guidance could influence future homologation requirements, infrastructure standards, and dealer obligations in some markets.

Dealers and distributors should monitor SAFE-MOVE outputs, as they may inform national road safety regulations and urban mobility planning. The project's multi-country structure suggests that recommendations could be adopted across several EU member states, potentially affecting product specifications and aftermarket advice.