Sustainable Mobility in Tampere: SUMP Implementation for Carbon Neutrality

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. SUMP strengthens connections between urban centers and neighborhoods through targeted initiatives, including tramline and cycling network expansion, enhanced connectivity, and multimodal travel options. The tramway, as the public transport backbone, links the center to peripheral areas, supported by feeder traffic and park-and-ride facilities to streamline travel chains and accessibility. The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Tampere was developed by the City of Tampere and was approved on May 3, 2021. Created through broad stakeholder engagement, the plan includes input from residents, local government, and community organizations, aligning with Tampere's goals for sustainable urban growth and environmental responsibility as detailed in the Carbon Neutral Tampere 2030 roadmap. SUMP also addresses equity in mobility, environmental impacts, and urban quality of life, with continuous monitoring to adapt to evolving needs. Over €50M has been allocated since 2021 to tramline and cycling projects, with coordinated efforts across city planning, transport, and public works. Tramline expansion and cycling infrastructure, with public engagement, boosted mobility to 55M trips by 2023.