An ORD framework for synthetic mobility data

The eqasim pipeline, developed at ETH, is an ORD tool for generating synthetic travel demand datasets. However, its current implementation in Switzerland has several limitations. The Swiss implementation relies on non-open data from the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics, which complicates data sharing and slows research due to the need for lengthy data privacy agreements. This limits the speed of innovation and collaboration among researchers. Additionally, each new application of eqasim requires duplicating and modifying the codebase to incorporate new datasets, resulting in fragmented approaches. This project aims to overcome these limitations by enhancing the standardization of the eqasim framework, improving the ease of data exchange, and enabling better control over algorithms and data extraction. By addressing these issues, the project will streamline data sharing and accelerate research, ultimately increasing the impact of eqasim in Switzerland and beyond.