The site and transport route selection were influenced by traffic data, infrastructure, and community needs. Key planning challenges included tight timelines and equipment procurement. Decision-making involved city officials, mobility experts, civil society, and local representatives. Minor technical issues with sensors were resolved through recalibration. Early and continuous resident engagement helped shape a user-oriented pilot.
In Nyíregyháza, stakeholder engagement included city officials, mobility experts, and civil society, with early involvement of residents shaping a responsive design.
The implementation benefited from a flexible and responsive project team that navigated real-time challenges, including weather-related delays and technical adjustments with rotating sensors installed across multiple routes. Transparent communication played a crucial role in reducing public skepticism, especially regarding data privacy. The use of defined KPIs—such as peak hour load, occupancy rate, and wait times—ensured the pilot had a structured approach to performance tracking. Peer reviewers highlighted the professionalism of execution but also recommended narrowing the hypothesis for clearer short-term measurement. Community involvement and iterative evaluation positioned the pilot as a solid foundation for long-term mobility planning. Some users were initially resistant to the change being skeptical about data privacy and some logistical issues and on-site coordination problems occurred. Due to effective communication, information sharing and transparency public perception changed.