As climate awareness grows, more people are choosing sustainable travel like cycling and walking. In rural Nordic areas, dark winters and limited lighting pose challenges to safety and accessibility.

The Skara Skyddsängel project, led by RISE in collaboration with local universities and the Skara Municipality, uses drone-based digital infrastructure to tackle these issues.

Features like adaptive lighting, collision warnings, and remote assistance aim to improve safety and comfort for rural travellers.

Vinnova funds the project, which uses citizen dialogue and user-centred design to test innovative solutions. By 2023, it aims to drive sustainable, climate-friendly mobility.