SUMP Guidelines Update Workshop: Enhancing practicality and relevance

The workshop will take place on Monday, 30th September 2024 (13:30 – 15:30) during the CIVITAS Forum in Parma.

To ensure that the SUMP Guidelines continuously address the diverse and evolving needs of cities, this event will bring together representatives from local governments, transportation experts, and researchers. The update of the Guidelines is primarily intended to consider new trends, developments, challenges and emerging technologies as well as illustrate more recent good practice examples. Please note that these updates to the SUMP Guidelines will be limited in scope, focusing on minor adjustments to reflect recent trends and developments since the last release in 2019. 

Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences with the current guidelines and provide feedback to help identify areas that need improvement and updating, as well as where new support, tools, and best practices are required. This will enable the SUMP Guidelines to be future-proof and ensure a high degree of practical applicability and usefulness.

The workshop will feature interactive group discussions focused on:

• Sharing experiences: Participants will discuss their practical experiences with the existing SUMP Guidelines, highlighting what has worked well and where challenges have arisen.
• Emerging developments: The session will explore how recent developments in mobility are influencing urban mobility planning and discuss the relevance of the current guidelines.
• Recommendations and innovations: Attendees will brainstorm and suggest areas of the SUMP Guidelines requiring updates, including identifying case studies that exemplify real-world challenges and innovative solutions.

This workshop, organised by the EU Urban Mobility Observatory, is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer exchange among urban mobility professionals, providing a unique opportunity to shape the future of urban mobility planning in Europe. Participants will engage in deep discussions, share their insights, and explore the feasibility of applying proposed solutions in their own cities.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the refinement of the SUMP Guidelines—register here to secure your spot at the workshop!

This workshop primarily targets city practitioners, policymakers, and transportation experts. Should we reach maximum room capacity, priority will be given to these stakeholder groups.

Authors: Wolfgang Backhaus, Ralf Brand, Morgane Juliat