Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) training session in Namur, Wallonia, Belgium

Held on 27-28 of February 2025, the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) training in Nicosia, Cyprus, was an excellent capacity building opportunity for 29 enthusiastic urban transport specialists. The event included a total of 9 training modules (3 core and 6 electives) on SUMP-related topics that provided an in-depth look at the challenges and best practices in establishing SUMPs. The training began with introductions by the Director of Public Works Department, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works of Cyprus, along with a representative from EIB-JASPERS, followed by a virtual tour de table. During the training participants could also enjoy an intervention from an EIB Vice President and the Mayor of Nicosia Municipality. During the first day trainees enjoyed training on the basics of SUMP methodology and practice, explored the link between strategic plans and project preparation, and discussed on multi-modal plan scenario building. The day continued with sessions on active modes and micromobility and concluded with a focus on inclusive and accessible mobility. The second day covered sessions on SUMPs for small and medium sized cities, spatial planning and environmental aspects. The afternoon offered a detailed review of road safety and street design, before the final wrap-up and remarks.

The training was delivered over a period of two weeks in four half-day morning sessions, on 3, 7 and 10, 14 of February 2025. The event attracted 61 participants from 27 major cities, several regions and ministries involved in implementation of SUMPs across Italy. The training included three core modules on SUMP methodology and six selected modules that provided an in-depth look at specific SUMP-related topics specifically relevant to the country. The training began with introductions by representative from the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, along with a representative from EIB Advisory -JASPERS, followed by a virtual tour de table. Participants then engaged with presentations and interactive exercises covering the training modules selected, with high participation rate demonstrating a major interest in the topic and future challenges in implementing SUMPs.

The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) training session in Portugal, hosted by JASPERS from the European Investment Bank (EIB) advisory, provided urban transport planners and stakeholders with hands-on experience in developing and implementing SUMPs. Participants enhanced their expertise in multimodal transport systems, decarbonisation strategies, urban nodes and the interface between local and strategic transport collective passenger transport, and sustainable urban mobility solutions. This event significantly contributed to advancing urban mobility planning and promoting efficient, low-emission urban transport networks in cities and regions.