Project Toertje: real-time advice for smoother cycling journeys
06 Oct 2026[Project]
How can we make cycling more attractive and comfortable while giving Road Authorities better insights into bicycle traffic?
In the EFRO-project Toertje, Toertje, the University of Twente and Monotch are working together to further develop the Toertje bicycle data platform.
This will support the development of personalised warnings and route advice for cyclists and provide Road Authorities and infrastructure managers with valuable insights into cycling patterns. The project will test and evaluate the applications through a pilot.
Real-time information for cyclists
One of the project’s goals is to improve cycling comfort and traffic safety through real-time information. Cyclists could, for example, receive tailored advice about their route or information about how long they need to wait before a traffic light turns green.
By connecting cycling data with digital road infrastructure, Toertje aims to support smoother journeys, reduce unnecessary waiting and improve the experience of cyclists at traffic lights and intersections.
Connecting Toertje to UDAP
Monotch will develop a service-provider broker that connects the Toertje backend to UDAP, the Dutch operational platform for secure, real-time, bi-directional data exchange between road users, Road Authorities, and service providers. UDAP is powered by Monotch’s TLEX® technology.
The broker processes information from Toertje about a cyclist’s status, location and intended journey. Based on geofencing, it determines the relevant Traffic Signal Controller and converts the information into standardised messages for exchange through UDAP.
This digital connection supports services such as warnings, Time to Green information, route advice, and requests for green. Open standards support interoperability and make it possible to scale the solution to other cities and regions.
Personalised and data-driven cycling advice
The University of Twente is developing a method for personalised travel and route advice. The advice will be tailored to individual cyclists and adapted to current and expected traffic conditions.
By learning from user interactions and preferences, the platform aims to continuously improve its recommendations. Static, dynamic and real-time data will also be used to identify changes in cycling patterns and infrastructure.
By combining personalised route advice, real-time connectivity, and data analysis, Toertje aims to support more attractive and safer cycling, better-informed cycling policies, and a sustainable shift towards cycling.
The project runs from 2025 to 2027 and is co-funded by the European Union through the EFRO Oost programme.
