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Existing SAV frameworks rarely integrate governance coordination, data interoperability, and contextual adaptation for medium-sized European cities. This study addresses this gap by designing and validating a reference model for the deployment of SAVs in Lisbon using a design\u2013science approach combining a literature review, enterprise architecture modelling, and stakeholder validation. The proposed model contributes the following: (i) a governance coordination framework for multi-actor urban mobility ecosystems; (ii) an integrated digital and application architecture supporting multimodal services and user trust mechanisms; and (iii) a technology layer enabling V2X communication and interoperable mobility data flows. The model is demonstrated through Lisbon-specific scenarios aligned with local sustainable mobility strategies. Scenario interpretation is informed by literature-based performance benchmarks\u2014including travel-time reductions of 13\u201342%, energy-use reductions of 12%, and GHG reductions of 5.6%\u2014which are used as reference indicators rather than simulation outputs. The resulting framework bridges strategic policy and implementable system architecture, supporting the transition towards integrated, sustainable, and autonomous mobility in medium-sized European cities.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/app16010082","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,24]],"date-time":"2025-12-24T16:41:19Z","timestamp":1766594479000},"page":"82","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Designing a Reference Model for the Deployment of Shared Autonomous Vehicles in Lisbon"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"16","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0003-2503-3247","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ant\u00f3nio Pedro","family":"Ribeiro Camacho","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Engineering and Management (DEG), Instituto Superior T\u00e9cnico, Taguspark Campus, 2780-990 Oeiras, Portugal"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0489-4465","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Miguel","family":"Mira da Silva","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"INOV\u2014Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores Inova\u00e7\u00e3o, Instituto Superior T\u00e9cnico, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8408-2554","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ant\u00f3nio","family":"Reis Pereira","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"INOV\u2014Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores Inova\u00e7\u00e3o, Instituto Superior T\u00e9cnico, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,21]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","unstructured":"A.M.T.-Autoridade da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (2025, October 21). 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