Case studies

Krakow’s Transport Panel enabled citizens to co-create solutions for urban mobility. Through learning, deliberation and consensus-based voting, participants approved 43 recommendations, now incorporated into the city’s mobility planning.

The city of Bordeaux is pioneering a cross-sector approach that integrates cultural initiatives, using artistic engagement, collaborative governance and targeted public transport improvements to shift travel habits, reduce car dependency and promote more inclusive, sustainable transport.

“Piazze Aperte” shows how tactical urbanism can convert car-dominated streets into more sociable public spaces, using low-cost, scalable interventions that promote sustainable mobility, community participation and improved neighbourhood liveability.

This case study shows how cities and initiatives across Europe are putting four principles of the European Declaration on Cycling into practice. It highlights practical actions, results and transferable lessons that other cities and organisations can adapt.

This case study explores how Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) can improve accessibility, particularly in low-demand suburban and peripheral areas. It draws on European projects to show how co-designed DRT services can be integrated into regional mobility networks through the SUMP framework.

This case study shows how two examples of cities using waterborne transport to ease congestion and cut emissions: Stockholm, which has seamlessly integrated inland waterway transport into its public transport system and Paris, which is expanding the use of inland waterways to support urban logistics

SMARTA-NET’s “Rural Proofing SUMPs” guidance document equips planners to integrate rural and peri-urban needs into mobility strategies, strengthening urban-rural connectivity and promoting inclusive, sustainable transport solutions across Europe through capacity building and evidence-based planning.

This case study compares Paris, Vienna, Prague and Amsterdam to explore railway services that operate partly on interurban infrastructure yet function primarily as core components of urban mobility systems, complementing metro, tram and bus networks.

This case study highlights how MOVE21, SCALE-UP and UPPER are turning urban nodes into smart, zero-emission multimodal hubs that enhance connectivity and reduce emissions. Through data-driven, co-created solutions supported by SUMPs, these projects align local innovation with EU-wide sustainability.

The Thessaloniki Living Lab combined real-world parcel locker pilot projects with advanced simulations of collaborative urban logistics, demonstrating how data-driven planning, stakeholder collaboration, and advanced routing can significantly reduce emissions, delivery distances and vehicle use.

This case study showcases cities that are successfully integrating smart tourism principles into their sustainable mobility options, to reduce congestion and create healthier, more environmentally friendly urban spaces.

This case study explores the development of a Sustainable Rural Mobility Plan (SRMP) for the Lake Balaton region in Hungary, aimed at managing seasonal tourism pressures through integrated transport, stakeholder engagement, and environmentally conscious planning within a rural lake setting.

The BITS project promoted cycling in Europe through Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to make it safer, smarter and more data driven. It launched tools such as the Cycle Data Hub and BITS Directory, and tested real-world solutions. The work continues through the follow-up project, MegaBITS.

Vilnius is transforming urban mobility by combining sustainable transport upgrades with digital innovation to create a greener, more accessible, and user-friendly transport system.

The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Agios Dimitrios, adopted in 2024, was developed through inclusive, participatory planning. This combined comprehensive assessment, stakeholder engagement, quick-win initiatives and a focus on active mobility.

The case study focuses on the work carried out by the cities of Kraków (PL) and Parma (IT), highlighting their action plans and scenario developments for implementing Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs).

This case study explores how shared mobility hubs, developed through the ShareDiMobiHub project, enhance multimodal accessibility, optimise urban space, and support digital integration in North Sea Region cities.

This case study examines the Ghent Transport Region’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which offers a cohesive approach across 23 municipalities. It explores its interaction with Ghent’s city-level SUMP, focusing on governance, implementation challenges, and key insights.

A digital twin is a virtual representation of physical objects, systems, or processes. This case study shares insights from Aachen on inter-departmental cooperation and the role of data governance in their transport-focused digital twin.