MobiliNet: A Social Network for Optimized Mobility

In this paper, we present our vision of MobiliNet. MobiliNet is a user-oriented approach for optimising mobility chains with the goal of providing innovative mobility across different types of mobility providers – from personal short range battery powered mobility aids over different types of public transports (e.g. buses, short distance train networks) to personal mobility means (e.g. car sharing). Our vision for MobiliNet is based on a social networklike system that is not limited to human participants. By including vehicles, corporations, parking spaces and other objects and spaces, the system could make traveling more comfortable and less stressful, and finally more efficient for the travellers. MobiliNet allows high-level trip planning, but also pays attention to other important details of the supported means of transportation. Especially for user groups with special needs, MobiliNet actively supports self-determined mobility. Thus enables again an active participation of this user group in in social life. Besides supporting travellers, the system could also create new business opportunities for transport associations and car sharing corporations.