Integrating walking into mobility policy: key learnings
On 26 November 2024, the Policy Learning Platform hosted the second episode of the webinar series 'Active Mobility', focusing on "integrating walking into mobility and transport policy", and involving 100 participants.
The webinar included Interreg Europe good practices, and EMBRACER was among the speakers, represented by Sheba Nair, Tampere University, Finland, explaining more how the city of Tampere is promoting walking in the SUMP.
Sheba told how the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) in Tampere, aims to transform the city's transport system to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. It prioritizes reducing car dependency by enhancing public transport, cycling, and walking, with a goal of 69% of trips covered by these modes. The promotion of walking initiatives started since 2021 when the SUMP was approved, and the city has a budget of 50 ME to support this type of activities aiming to expand the walking infrastructures, improve safety and accessibility, integrate public transport to ensure seamless travels.
Among the webinar key learnings:
- Prioritizing walking and bridging the gap in sustainable mobility policies
- Enhancing walking experiences, integrating comfort, safety and public transport connections
- promoting walking for all and empowering communities through walkability
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