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Sustainable rural mobility

Sustainable rural mobility is essential for fostering economic growth, improving social equity, and achieving climate goals, ensuring that rural communities are interconnected and resilient in an increasingly urbanised landscape.

In the spotlight

Sustainable rural mobility is vital for enhancing accessibility, driving economic development, and fostering social equity while promoting environmental sustainability. Improving transportation options helps reduce isolation and connects rural areas to urban centers, boosting local economies. Our experts have hand-picked the most relevant content for you so you can dive right in and learn how innovative mobility solutions can support long-term sustainability goals.

Policy brief
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Demand-Responsive Transport

In this policy brief, you will find what demand-responsive transport is, the European policy framework, and transferable good practices coming from Interreg Europe projects. 
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Workshop
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Green and inclusive regional mobility solutions: key learnings

On 7 March 2024, the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform held an e-workshop on Green and inclusive regional mobility solutions, exploring good practices from across Europe.
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Policy brief

Approaches for a rural low-carbon economy

In this policy brief, you can explore regional approaches that can help in supporting e-mobility and the transition to a low-carbon transition in your region!
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Story

Supporting mobility in rural regions

Explore the issues of sustainable rural transport and how inspiring good practices can help public authorities focus their efforts.
Peer review

Mobility as a service for low-density areas: key learnings

On 17-18 October 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review in Portugal for the Commission for Coordination and Development of the Alentejo Region (CCDRA), which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on Mobility as a Service (MaaS) for very low-density areas. Discover the key learnings.
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Matchmaking

Wide-area SUMPs

Explore the key insights of the matchmaking on wider-area SUMPs
Story

MATCH-UP: Exploring the 10-Minute Town Framework

Read about the framework and methodology developed by the MATCH-UP project for implementing the '10 Minute Town' concept!
Policy brief

Improving the convenience of public transport

The shift to a low-carbon economy will rely heavily on the use of zero-emission vehicles and increased use of public transport. Take a look at how you can improve its convenience in your region.

Stories on sustainable rural mobility

Explore how sustainable rural mobility can be integrated into your region to enhance accessibility, foster social equity, and improve connectivity between rural and urban areas, driving inclusive economic growth and reducing environmental impact.

Story
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Providing public transport for rural communities

Take a look at the lessons learned from the LAST MILE Interreg Europe project about connecting rural and touristic areas to transport hubs.
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Story
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Shared mobility for low-carbon and inclusive transport

Explore good practices from Interreg Europe projects that support the development of shared mobility in regions across Europe.
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Story

Supporting the low-carbon transition in Europe’s islands

European islands have a unique position in the low-carbon transition. Read about how the RESOR partnership allows for exchanging experiences and good practices.
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Good practices on sustainable rural mobility

Explore good practices coming from our Interreg Europe projects that focus on different aspects of sustainable rural mobility, from innovative transport solutions to community-driven initiatives that enhance connectivity and reduce carbon emissions in rural areas.

Good practice

DefMobil - a hailed shared taxi for an alpine valley

DefMobil: The hailed shared taxi meets local mobility needs and links the last mile for residents and tourists
18 June 2018 · Austria
Good practice

EcoBus - flexible mobility in rural areas

EcoBus pilot project: a door-to-door ride pooling system with demand responsive minibuses in the County of Northeim.
16 September 2019 · Germany
Good practice

SIT FLEXI Intermunicipal demand responsive transport solution

The Intermunicipal Community of Coimbra Region (PP2) is implementing a demand-responsive transport solution in 18 municipalities of the Coimbra Region.
13 December 2021 · Portugal
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A message from our expert

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Simon Hunkin

Rural areas often struggle to provide cost-efficient mobility options that are also inclusive and sustainable. However, solutions are emerging that apply new technologies and business models, in particular for on-demand and shared mobility systems.

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