The SUMP, approved in 2024 is a policy instrument designed to guide the city's transport system towards a more sustainable, equitable, and efficient model. The SUMP's data-driven multi-modal approach lays the groundwork for Águeda's transport future.

LP and PP6 will pursue two strategic goals outlined in the SUMP:

SO1: Reformulate territorial development patterns by promoting local accessibility: SMARTAUTO will investigate how autonomous vehicles (AVs) can be leveraged to enhance local accessibility and support the development of more compact, mixed-use neighbourhoods.

SO3: Improve the attractiveness of Public Transport, increasing the capture of the main trip generation poles and adjusting schedules to the needs of the population: SMARTAUTO will explore how AVs can be integrated into the existing public transport network to optimize routes, increase service frequency, and offer demand-responsive transport options, or other services like Waste collection. The project will leverage the smart city platform to simulate different scenarios and determine optimal AV deployment strategies for improving public transport accessibility and convenience in Águeda.

The goal is that Águeda is well-prepared to embrace this transformative technology, minimizing potential disruptions and maximizing the positive impact on connectivity and quality of life. It is also aimed the test of new solutions to address daily issues/problems, and contribute to improving Climate Action.

The PI outlines strategic and operational guidance with a strong emphasis on mobility and transport. It is divided into the Strategic Section (SeS) and the Operational Section (SeO).
The SeS defines long-term objectives to enhance mobility and transport infrastructure, aiming for sustainable and efficient systems. It includes an analysis of current transport conditions and future scenarios, focusing on advanced technologies and sustainable practices. The goals align with regional and national policies to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance overall mobility.
The SeO supports the implementation of these strategic initiatives. It details operational programming focused on enhancing public transport, developing connected and automated mobility solutions, and promoting sustainable options. It specifies annual objectives for transport projects, including expanding public transit, upgrading infrastructure, and integrating smart mobility solutions.
Priority areas include planning and expanding public transport infrastructure to reduce reliance on private vehicles, promoting eco-friendly transport options like cycling and pedestrian pathways, and implementing smart mobility systems such as smart traffic management and autonomous shuttles to improve efficiency and reduce congestion.
PI6 is the prerequisite for any other planning document of the Authority, which is approved annually, following a procedure involving both the Municipal Council and the City Council.

The "Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) for the City of Tuzla" serves as a policy instrument aligning with project objectives. The SECAP aims to enhance sustainable development and reduce environmental impacts through innovation, digitalization, and sustainable mobility. It focuses on improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting the use of clean technologies.

PP7 and PP8 will focuses on the following plan's priorities, such as 1) advancing sustainable mobility solutions and 2) supporting SMEs in related industries, directly aligned with SMARTAUTO's goal of leveraging automated vehicle technologies for societal benefit.

Measures facilitated by the SECAP, including funding mechanisms for green initiatives and policy reforms to support sustainable transport, complement SMARTAUTO's efforts in implementing pilot projects, evaluating societal impacts, and proposing policy recommendations.

By integrating the objectives of SECAP with SMARTAUTO, the project aims to drive economic development, create job opportunities, and foster innovation in automated vehicle technologies within the City of Tuzla. This collaboration ensures that the city can benefit from cutting-edge mobility solutions, contributing to its overall sustainability and competitiveness.

STRIA addresses Integrated Transport Development Plus (2021-27) in South Transdanubia.

In line with the European Green Agreement, ITDOP Plus places strong emphasis on promoting sustainable forms of transport, including the greening of motorized transport and replacing public transport vehicles with low emission ones. When replacement of public transport vehicles addressed by applicants, novel transport solutions such as automated mobility services and related smart devices/equipments are also eligible under ITDOP Plus.
ITDOP Plus is linked to EU's policy objectives "A greener, low-carbon Europe" (PO2) and to policy objective "A better connected Europe - mobility and regional ICT interconnectivity" (PO3).
Priority and measure addressed:
1st Priority axis: Strengthening clean urban-suburban transport
1.2 Measure: Emission-free public transport vehicles (eg. purchase of urban electric buses, trolleybuses, trams) and development of related electric chargers and sites.
Relevant call for proposals: strengthening clean urban-suburban transport outside the capital and in settlements outside of the Budapest agglomeration (ITDOP-1.2.0-23 call). Some eligible activities: purchase of low emission public transport vehicles (self-driving functions are included), connecting travel chains, developing intermodal transfer connections (making connections smarter, partly in service of automated mobility), development of transport IT systems.

B-I SUMP is a comprehensive policy instrument designed to address mobility and transportation challenges in the region.
The primary objective of the SUMP is to enhance public transport planning and monitoring within the Bucharest-Ilfov region. It aims to coordinate and oversee the implementation of sustainable mobility measures and identify as well as propose investments in public transport
Characteristics:
Geographical Coverage: The SUMP covers the Bucharest – Ilfov region, which has a total area of 1,821 km².
Population Focus: It addresses the mobility needs of a population of over 2 million inhabitants, with a significant demographic change observed in Ilfov County over the last decade.
Public Transport Lines: The region boasts around 200 public transport lines, including urban lines operated by buses, trams, and trolleybuses, as well as regional lines operated by buses;
B-I SUMP is linked to the following EU’s policy objectives:
- A Greener, Low-Carbon Transitioning Towards a Net Zero Carbon Economy and Resilient Europe (PO2);
- A More Connected Europe (PO3);
- A More Social and Inclusive Europe (PO4).

The SUMP is a strategic plan that builds on and extends existing plans, focusing on all ways and types of transport throughout the urban agglomeration. The plan is supported by national legislation and involves various stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Ministry of European Funds, local councils, and public transport operators/companies.

An own roadmap demonstrates the importance of the issue for Saxony-Anhalt. Its unique character is shaped by a clear focus on sparsely populated areas, interconnection with R&D pilot undertakings and bringing the technology to regular and beneficial operation. Overall, the roadmap is to be further developed into a regional strategy, mapping all road-based transport and determining a cost indicator for the introduction of automated transport and the required infrastructure. It must be linked with other significant regional development plans like digitization, innovation and regional development strategy. The key objectives are:

1 Strengthening Saxony-Anhalt as a business, economic hub and as a central science hub
2 Training and qualification of skilled workers in the field of PT automation
3 Increasing acceptance of driverless vehicles within society and the attractiveness of local public transport

Among other things, the following prioritized measures have been derived:

a Mapping and monitoring the further development of the legal framework for automated and connected transport in public transport
b Determining the necessary infrastructure in terms of data communication and data processing
c Evaluating the technical and organizational requirements for a corresponding infrastructure for operational control centers in public transport
d Implementation of already defined use cases in public transport, considering concrete benefits and added value