Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic. The city is located in the southeastern part of the country near the border with Austria.
The population is almost 396,101 inhabitants, that is also the population in the area of interest.
Brno represents a significantly developed location in terms of modern digital technologies in various areas, including transport.
The population is almost 396,101 inhabitants, that is also the population in the area of interest.
Brno represents a significantly developed location in terms of modern digital technologies in various areas, including transport.
Brno represents a significantly developed location in terms of modern digital technologies in various areas, including transport.
Prototype of autonomous vehicles are being tested here as part of various research and promotion projects (i.e., SHOW project).
Prototype of autonomous vehicles are being tested here as part of various research and promotion projects (i.e., SHOW project).
| Area type | Urban |
| Area (sqkm) | 230 |
| City population |
379.526 |
| CCAM solutions available | |
| Partners, stakeholders involved |
CDV, City of Brno (ST) |
| SUMP | Yes (2018) |
Geographical relevance
Brno has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. It is located in the Brno Basin that is surrounded by hilly terrains (peripheral parts to the northeast and west of Brno). The rivers Svitava and Svratka, which flow through the city, do not notably impact the functioning of the transportation system.
Brno has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. It is located in the Brno Basin that is surrounded by hilly terrains (peripheral parts to the northeast and west of Brno). The rivers Svitava and Svratka, which flow through the city, do not notably impact the functioning of the transportation system.
Cultural relevance
Brno's population is predominantly composed of ethnic Czechs, with a small population of people with diverse ethnic backgrounds, such as from the Roma community (roughly 3%). There is a significant Slovak community in the city. The presence of students contributes to the city's vibrant and youthful atmosphere. Brno's religious landscape is characterized by a mix of Christian denominations, small religious communities, and a predominantly secular population.
Brno's population is predominantly composed of ethnic Czechs, with a small population of people with diverse ethnic backgrounds, such as from the Roma community (roughly 3%). There is a significant Slovak community in the city. The presence of students contributes to the city's vibrant and youthful atmosphere. Brno's religious landscape is characterized by a mix of Christian denominations, small religious communities, and a predominantly secular population.
Policy relevance
The city has adopted a SUMP since 2018, addressing traffic telematics in the context of traffic organization and management, as well as the support of car-sharing and carpooling. It does not specifically concentrate on autonomous vehicles or the required infrastructure. In the strategic document #brno2050, autonomous mobility is mentioned as one of the innovative transportation solutions within the goal of "Supporting and implementing innovations in transportation".
Target user groups and stakeholders
The target user groups in the Brno are commuters (students and workers) and residents. The stakeholders that will be engaged are governments, municipalities, local authorities, academia and NGOs.
The target user groups in the Brno are commuters (students and workers) and residents. The stakeholders that will be engaged are governments, municipalities, local authorities, academia and NGOs.
