Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 2 December 2025
A national accessibility map co-created by users, NGOs, and local governments
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
The Geodetic Institute of Slovenia, a national-level public research institute, leads the development of a comprehensive accessibility map, integrating public data from governments, service providers, and first-hand user feedback. Covering 104 municipalities and over 50,000 mapped elements, the project provides up to date, verified accessibility information for persons with disabilities, supporting safe, independent, multimodal mobility and policy planning.
Solution: Enabling Multimodal Mobility
Organization: Geodetic Institute of Slovenia
Country of Implementation: Slovenia
Find out more here: Zero Project Database
[Alt text: A man using a wheelchair encounters a high curb that blocks his path on a city sidewalk. His experience illustrates the ongoing importance of accessible urban design and the right of all people to move freely and independently in public spaces.]
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